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Net2FTP (Part II)

Published February 29th, 2008 in FTP Client, FTP Site | No Comments »

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Some features available to Net2FTP administrators are the following:

  • MySQL database. This feature is optional but is useful in logging and for setting daily transfer limits.
  • Authorizations. This will allow the users to connect to FTP servers.
  • Logging. With this feature, the administrator can activate and/or deactivate three logging types:
    1. logins
    2. errors
    3. page requests
  • Daily limit. The administrator can set each user’s limit of daily consumption to restrict file transfer volume and execution of script. Once the limit is reached, a user can still browse directories but will not be able to perform any file transfer.
  • Large file limit. Large files can not be downloaded or uploaded but can be renamed or deleted.
  • Integration with PHP applications. Net2FTP can be integrated easily to other applications that are developed using PHP.

FTP Connection (Part 2)

Published February 27th, 2008 in FTP for Windows | No Comments »


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However, for file transfer, there is a little bit of set-up needed. When you are connected with the web host through IE, you can open Windows Explorer and then reach the place on the hard drive where you have the saved files for transfer. Then reposition internet explorer and windows explorer side by side in two equal windows. After this, just copy and paste or drag and drop the file that you want to transfer. It is possible to transferring a file from your website to your computer using the same process. FTP client programs are increasing everyday and they are providing graphical user interface.

FTP Connection (Part 1)

Published February 25th, 2008 in FTP for Windows | No Comments »


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There are diverse FTP programs that are available nowadays with user friendly GUI interface, even though it has just started with a command line interface. Now, internet explorer is also supporting FTP because of its friendly interface. And the best part is that it’s free. If you are using FTP, you should always know that IP address or URL of the site where you want to connect to.

When you are using FTP for a connection, you use ftp:// in place if http:// and then place your own domain name to follow the pattern ftp://ftp.yourdomain.com/. Then in this way, you will be able to connect the FTP site with IE.

Net2FTP

Published February 22nd, 2008 in FTP Client, FTP Site | No Comments »

There are several ways to get your files on the web. File transfer protocol can be implemented as a software being installed in your system or as a web-based application.

Net2FTP is an example of a web-based FTP client. It is free and easy to use. These are some features available to user:

  • FTP server navigation. User have to log in to be able to browse files from different directories.
  • Upload files. The user have three options to upload file:
    1. upload via the standard form
    2. upload using the upload-and-unzip functionality
    3. upload through Java applet
    4. Zip and unzip files. Net2FTP supports .zip, .tar, .gz and .tgz formats.
    5. File manipulation. The user can move, delete and copy files from directories to another directories or from one FTP server to another FTP server.

Uploading Files with the use of FTP Client Software

Published February 19th, 2008 in FTP Client | No Comments »

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Using FTP Client Software, you can upload your website files the fastest way. First, acquire a specific software. This is called FTP tool. A highly recommended FTP tool or FTP Client is the SmartFTP which is best used for Windows. It is just a small FTP Client but very quick. You may check the internet to select versions and additions.

When you have downloaded your FTP Client and once activated in your hard drive, you should provide in the address field your domain name, or you may use the IP address of your server. This can be found in the Customer area. Your username and your password which you also use when logging into your cPanel are the ones that you will also need to type.

FTP clients comparison

Published February 14th, 2008 in FTP Client, General | No Comments »

There are a lot of existing FTP client, may they be software, freeware or web-based applications. Each one of them has their own way of saying that their product is better than others are. Of course, that is marketing. But Wikipedia has an entry about FTP client comparison. You might want to take a quick look at it of you are planning to have purchase or to acquire an FTP client.

The article compares general information and technical assets of some popular and usual FTP clients and other clients that uses the same protocols. Although the article is not always updated, it is still a help.

Core FTP

Published February 8th, 2008 in FTP Client | No Comments »

Core FTP is a free FTP client software developed for Windows users. You can download Core FTP LE free in their site. Core FTP gives you the security and reliability that you need to maintain your files and websites. It offers secure SSL, SFTP and HTTPs support as well as support for international domains. Also, you will enjoy Core FTP the friendly user interface. You can visit their site to check out the list of included features for the freeware. You can find almost every features that you will need in an FTP client. If you want additional functions, you can buy the Core FTP Pro.