How to Change an FTP Site in FrontPage

FrontPage has a built-in FTP client.

Microsoft FrontPage has a built-in FTP program to upload Web files to Web servers. FTP, or file transfer protocol, is used to efficiently upload files directly from your computer to a Web host. Change your FTP settings at any time using the Remote Web Site Properties menu in FrontPage. This is a fast way to upload an existing website to a new host or domain or to update your Web hosting password if you've recently changed it.

Instructions

1. Launch FrontPage.

2. Open the website connected to the FTP account you want to change. Go to "File" > "Open..." and choose the site.

3. Select "Web Site" at the top left side of the site's window.

4. Choose "Remote Web Site" from the footer of the window.

5. Click "Remote Web Site Properties..." at the top right. The Remote Web Site Properties dialog box opens.

6. Change the FTP host name, username or password as needed.

7. Click "OK" to finish. FrontPage will automatically try to connect.

Tips & Warnings

• Make changes to your Website before you change the FTP settings. The updated site will upload when FrontPage connects with the new settings.

• If you get an error message when FrontPage tries to connect, you may have a firewall port conflict. Check the "Passive FTP" box in the properties window, this should solve the problem.

References

• Microsoft FrontPage Training: How to Publish Web Sites with FTP