Setting up an FTP Account
To setup an FTP account, login to your cpanel and go to FTP Manager.
Once there, select 'Add Account'
You will see a screen that looks like this:
1. Create a login name.
2. Create a password for the account.
3. Enter the name of the directory you wish to use for the account.
Ex: /home/whatnott/public_html/demo
4. Click 'create'After the account is successfully created, click 'Go Back'
This will bring you back to the FTP Account Maintenance main page. You will see the new FTP account you just created.
Now it is time to set up your FTP client to access your new FTP account. For this example I'll be using Dreamweaver MX as my FTP client.
Create a new site.
Under Local Info, complete the following:
1. In the Site Name field, enter the name of your site.
2. Browse to the folder where you will store your files locally for your FTP account.
3. Enter your HTTP Address.
Now select Remote Info and complete the following:
1. Under Access: select FTP.
2. Enter your FTP Host. ex: ftp.yourname.com.
3. Enter the login name you created. Note: You must enter full name.
ex: demo@yourname.com
4. Enter the password for the FTP Account.
5. Click OK.
Now connect to your new FTP site.That's all there is to it.
Remember this tutorial is demonstrating setting the FTP Account up with Dreamweaver MX. Other FTP clients such as CuteFTP and LeechFTP will be similar.
