Publishing Files Using FTP

What is FTP?

FTP stands for "File Transfer Protocol." In laymen's terms, it is a software program that allows you to send a digital file from your computer to the webserver. FTP works anywhere, but it is highly recommended that you move the files to your local computer, edit them, and then move the files back to the server.

Where can I get FTP Software?

Our first recommendation for free FTP software is to use Internet Explorer. It's easy and we are able to support it. For step by step instructions on how to use the FTP feature on Internet Explorer download the word document or the PDF.

There are also variety of free FTP software programs available on the Internet. Use your favorite browser and search for "free FTP software". You may want to compare the programs and get recommendations from other users. In this case, search for "free FTP software compared." Do to the number of different types of FTP software, we are unable to offer support on anything other than the FTP feature in Internet Explorer.

General Instructions on Publishing Files Using FTP at UNO.edu When Not Using Internet Explorer

1. Configure your FTP software using the information that was emailed to you by the Webmaster subject line "Instructions for Access - sitename.uno.edu or sitename.uno.edu/division.
   
   NOTE: If you have permissions to the site and don't have the above information, contact the Webmaster at webmaster@uno.edu

2. Select the file from your computer (left panel) highlight it and click the "right arrow" (or drag and drop)
   to send it to the webserver.

3. Your file is now on UNO.edu. If you need to update it, you can simply overwrite it using the same process.