How Do I Create a Folder at the Root Level?
The files for Web sites are stored on servers. These storage locations use the file transfer protocol, or FTP. Many Web browsers can navigate to FTP sites and download from them, but they cannot manipulate and change -- also called reading or writing -- the files or file structure. However Windows Explorer, which is integrated into the Windows operating system, is able to use third-party FTP sites to read, write or edit folders stored on your web server.
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Instructions
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Launch Internet Explorer by clicking the "Start" button and selecting Internet Explorer or by clicking on the icon on your desktop.
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Type the FTP address into the address bar in the form of "ftp://name of site/." This information is found in the welcome email sent to you by the company hosting your Web site when you registered.
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Press "Enter." The public components of the root folder will appear on your screen.
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Right-click on the window and select "Login As."
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Enter your username and password, and press "OK."
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Go to "File" and select "New" and then "Folder."
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Name the folder according to your preferences.
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