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Filezilla Ftps Tutorial PDF

FileZilla is a free FTP program that allows users to transfer files between their computer and an FTP server. The document provides instructions on downloading and installing FileZilla, configuring a site on the ceweb.uml.edu server with the user's credentials, and using FileZilla to upload and download files from their online course directory. Users can view uploaded web pages by entering the file path in their web browser. Technical support is available if needed.

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Filezilla Ftps Tutorial PDF

FileZilla is a free FTP program that allows users to transfer files between their computer and an FTP server. The document provides instructions on downloading and installing FileZilla, configuring a site on the ceweb.uml.edu server with the user's credentials, and using FileZilla to upload and download files from their online course directory. Users can view uploaded web pages by entering the file path in their web browser. Technical support is available if needed.

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FileZilla FTPS Tutorial

FileZilla is a File Transfer Protocol program available for free.

Installing FileZilla

1. Follow this link to download FileZilla.


2. Select "save this file to disk" option when download window opens.
3. Save this file to your desktop.

*** If you don’t have option to choose where to save the download then the file will be
located in the computer’s downloads folder.

4. The download will begin. You may need to click "Close" when the download is complete.
5. To install the program, double-click its icon located on the desktop or in the download folder
of your computer depending on the location that it was downloaded to.
6. Go through the installation process.

Configuring FileZilla

1. Start the program by going to the Start >All Programs > FileZilla FTP Client >FileZilla
on the bottom left-hand corner of your computer screen.

*** If you are using Windows 8.1 then go to the START screen by clicking the icon
on the lower left part of the screen. Now type FileZilla (when you start typing a
search box will open). Now right click on the FileZilla search result and you can
choose to pin it to your start screen or the task bar. Going forward the program
will be available to start from your chosen location. Click the FileZilla icon to
start the program.
2. Click File and then Site Manager.
3. Click on New Site.
4. Type the following information into the fields provided:

(1) Site Name: student_ftp

(2) Host: ceweb.uml.edu

(3) Protocol: FTP – File Transfer Protocol

(4) Encryption: Require implicit FTP over TLS

(5) Logon Type: Normal

(6) User: Your online course username

(7) Password: Your online course password

(8) Click “Connect” to access your ftp directory


5. You are prompt to trust the certificate
6. Click OK to logon to the FTP server

7. You should see your directory on the ceweb.uml.edu FTP server on the right side of the
interface.
*Please note: Some instructors may require you to download files from a course directory on the
server. If your instructor requires this, double click the yellow folder with a question mark (see
figure below) in the right side of the window. Click the folder with the number that corresponds
to your course (ex: 90.230.031).
Follow the steps below to upload or download files to the web.

Uploading files using FileZilla client:

1. Start the FileZilla FTP client. Connect to the server you just configured.
2. To upload files to the server, select all files you wish to upload from the window on the left
and right-click on mouse, and then select Upload.

Downloading files to your computer using FileZilla client:

3. To download* files from the server to your computer, select all files you wish to download
from the window on the right.
4. In the left window, select the location on your computer where you wish to save the files.
5. Right-click on mouse, and then select Download.
*If your instructor requires you to download files from the course directory on the server, make
sure to click the folder with the corresponding course number first to enter this directory before
trying to download files.

How do I view the web pages I've uploaded?

Note: Your homepage must be named "index.htm" or "index.html"


1. Start your web browser (Internet Explorer, FireFox, Google Chrome etc.).
2. In the URL box enter a web address using this format:
http://ceweb.uml.edu/username*/index.html
*this is your online course username
If John Doe were taking a class, he would type in:
http://ceweb.uml.edu/jdoe/index.html

Can I get help with this if I'm having trouble?

If you have trouble uploading your files, you may want to speak to your instructor, call (978)
934-2467 or email Tech Support. Note: You can only have access to student FTP if your class
requires it.

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