DreamHost Web Hosting Includes Net2FTP

FTP or File Transfer Protocol, is the simplest way to transfer files from your computer to your website. You can't simply upload files directly to your website, you have to have an FTP client to upload to, then the files are transferred to your website. Here is a quick review of the benefits of using FTP.

Benefits of using FTP hosting:

• Promotes file sharing
• Allows indirect use of remote computers
• Creates a standard online file storage system among all hosts
• Allows users to transfer data reliably and efficiently
• It is very user friendly
• It is a great way to backup data files

Now that you know the basics, we will look at what you can do with net2ftp (the web based FTP client used at DreamHost). Once you are logged into the FTP server you will be able to:

• browse a directory of all files
• choose from 3 ways to upload files
• download files to a zip archive
• save the zip file on the ftp server or email it to someone
• unzip files; formats supported include: .zip, .tar, .tgz and .gz
• install software (from a list of popular applications)
• copy, move, or delete files
• view code with syntax highlighting
• use a plain text editor
• or an HTML editor
• search for words or phrases
• calculate the size of directories and files

FTP access is just one of the many benefits of using DreamHost's web hosting services. Sign up for the best web hosting services today and don't forget to use our DreamHost coupon code to save $25.

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