The steps below outline how to use FileZilla to setup an FTP / SFTP connection. The instructions on this page outline how to install and configure FileZilla if you wish to transfer files using FTP or SFTP. To download a file from the web server, click and drag the file from the web server (right side) to your computer (left side), or vice-versa to upload any web pages that you wish to publish.You will then be presented with a list of the files on the remote server and on your computer.A short connection status report will display indicating if the connection is successful. In Default remote directory, type the path of the College web site you are working on, this will take the form /foldername e.g. To set the Default local directory, click Browse and locate the folder on your computer that will store your web page files. Click Advanced tab, then enter the following details:.In Password, type your webauthor password.
If there is already an older version of FileZilla installed on your computer, please uninstall it before proceeding to download and install the supported version, as outlined below.