Using a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Program (WS_FTP)

A File Transfer Protocol (FTP) program provides an easy way to transfer html files and graphics files (e.g., backgrounds and images, usually with file extensions such as ".jpg" and ".gif") into your WWW folder.  The FTP program we have in LA526 and on most systems at NKU is WS_FTP (note: most Macs use a program called Fetch).  To transfer webpages and graphics files into your www folder using WS_FTP, use the following steps:

Transfer the graphics file to your www folder.

1. Save to the files you plan to transfer to your WWW folder.
2. Transfer your files to your www folder as follows:
• Open WS_FTP on your local system as follows::
• Click on "Start," then "Internet," then "WS_FTP."
• A dialog screen will appear.  Enter the following information:
• If it is not already entered, for Profile name, enter studenthome.nku.edu
• If it is not already entered, for Host name, enter  studenthome.nku.edu
• For Username, enter your username on the webserver.
• For Password, enter your password.
• Click on "OK."
• In a few seconds, a new screen will appear.  The column on the left is the "Local system"; that is, the computer at which you are now sitting.  The column on the right is the "Remote system"; that is, the webserver (studenthome.nku.edu).
• On the "Local system" column, double click the A drive.  The filenames located on your disk in drive A should appear on the left.
• On the "Remote system" column, double click your WWW folder.  The files in your WWW folder should appear on the right.
• Below the "Local system" and "Remote system" columns, you are given the choice between "ASCII," "Binary," and "Auto." "ASCII" is used for text/html files only; if you plan to transfer graphics files as well, click "Binary."
• Transfer the desired files from the "Local system" to the "Remote system" as follows:
• In the left column, click once on the file you would like to transfer. The file should now be highlighted.
• Find the right-arrow button, which is located between the "local" and "remote" columns.  Click on the arrow  to transfer the file.
• After a few seconds, the  filenames should appear in the right column (the "Remote system").
• You may now minimize WS_FTP or close the program by clicking on "Exit." Your files have now been transferred.