Knowledgebase
Login to FTP via Windows Explorer Print this Article
- Open any Windows Explorer window (My Pictures, My Documents, My Music, etc)
- Replace the text in the address bar with ftp.yourdomain.com.
Note: yourdomain.com is the name of  the domain you are trying to access.
- Press enter, and you will be prompted for credentials. Enter your FTP username and password, then proceed.
- After logging in, you will be able to copy files to and from the server by simply copying and pasting.
Note:Â In some cases, a window will initially popup stating that the FTP session has timed out. These is merely a security precaution. To restart the FTP session, simply right-click anywhere on the white background in Windows Explorer and select "Login As".
Was this answer helpful?
Related Articles
What is the difference between FTP and SFTP?
Both FTP and SFTP are file transfer protocol. SFTP or Secure File Transfer Protocol is similar to...
Both FTP and SFTP are file transfer protocol. SFTP or Secure File Transfer Protocol is similar to...
Transmit for FTP/SFTP
Transmit is an FTP manager used in Mac OS. After installing the software, follow the below steps....
Transmit is an FTP manager used in Mac OS. After installing the software, follow the below steps....
Dreamweaver for FTP/SFTP
To use Dreamweaver as FTP manager, follow the below steps. 1. In the menu bar, go to Site. 2....
To use Dreamweaver as FTP manager, follow the below steps. 1. In the menu bar, go to Site. 2....
Unable to upload large file, what to do?
There is no size limit for uploading files, but it could be a problem if the connection is...
There is no size limit for uploading files, but it could be a problem if the connection is...
Cyberduck for FTP/SFTP
Cyberduck is an open source FTP manager on Mac OS X. After installation of the software, follow...
Cyberduck is an open source FTP manager on Mac OS X. After installation of the software, follow...