Summary

Introduction
FTP Client
HTTP Interface
Conclusion
 

Introduction

You probably read in this section how to build Web pages.  Now you must transfer them to your Web pages host.  Lots of people asked me how to do that, so this is the right tutorial for them.

You can use a FTP Client software or an HTTP Interface, if it's provided by your host.
 

FTP Client

This is the classic way to upload your pages or anything else on a server.  It's quite simple to use: you just type the address of the server, your user name and your password.

Here's an connection example with WS_FTP, a FTP Client that I use often, most of the time to upload AGVW pages.

Host Name / Address:  the FTP address of the remote server, usually ftp.server.com (ask for it to your host)
Host Type:  if you don't know it, select "Automatic detect"
User ID: your usual user name
Password: do I have to explain this?  ;-)

Most of the time, FTP connections use port 21, but if your host uses another port, change the "Remote Port" in the "Advanced" tab.  Then click on "OK".

Once connected, the files in your computer are in the left column, the files in the remote server are in the right column.  Select the desired files from your computer, then click on the -> arrow to upload to the remote server.  If you want, you can also download from the server by using the <- arrow.  When you have finished your transferts, just click on "Exit".
 

HTTP Interface

Some hosts offers a HTTP interface to their users.  It's like classic FTP, but you just use a standard Web page, not a specific software.  Each host has it own interface, so it's hard to give general explainations.  You should first check if your host offers a HTTP interface, then follow instructions provided.  Most of the hosts provide only FTP access.
 

Conclusion

You know now a bit how to upload your Web pages.  However, if you need further help or more information, feel free to take a look at computers forums or to contact me.  If you want, you can send me your comments by using this form.