How do I Upload My Webpage? - FAQ

What is FTP?

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is used to download and upload (getting and putting) files across an Internet connection. FTP refers to the actual method of transmission used.

FTP is a standardized way of connecting computers so that files can be shared between them. There are commands in FTP for making and changing directories and transferring, copying, moving, and deleting files.

Numerous FTP clients (programs) exist for a number of platforms (operating systems).

WS_FTP LE Tutorial

WS-FTP LE is the FTP program preferred by the BooNet Webteam for use with Windows operating systems. 
  • DOWNLOAD and INSTALL WS-FTP LE, 
  • OPEN the program and CLICK
  • NAME your profile "BooNet"
  • ENTER www.boo.net in the "Host Name/Address:" space.
  • ENTER your BooNet Username in the "User ID" space
  • ENTER your BooNet Password in the "Password" field.  (You may wish to check "Save Pwd" box.)
  • CLICK on the tab at the top. 
  • ENTER "public_html" in the "Initial Remote Host Directory:"
  • SET the "Initial Local Directory" to the place on your machine where your files to be uploaded are stored.

  • CLICK "Apply" to save your settings. (From this point on, when you open up WS-FTP, all you need to do is CLICK on the BooNet profile and then "Ok.")

    • You are now ready to send files. 

    CLICK the "OK" button to connect. 

    Once you are connected, your screen should look something like this:

  • HIGHLIGHT the files you want to transfer to your space
  • CLICK to send your files over.

    • (Of course as with most Windows Applications, you can always "drag and drop.")

    You will see a copy of your files in the "Remote System" space when the transfer is complete.

    IMPORTANT FOR PERSONAL WEB SPACE USERS:

    1. Make sure that the main page is named index.html or it will not show up automatically when you open up http://www.boo.net/~username where username would be replaced with your BooNet username. 
    2. If you are just posting pictures or files for friends, online auctions, etc.., the path to them would be http://www.boo.net/~username/FILENAME where FILENAME is the name you gave your file.
    3. Our system is case sensitive. If you upload a file with uppercase characters in the file name, you must also reference it that way in your html file. For example, MyFile.jpg, MYFILE.JPG, and myfile.jpg are all different files on our personal web server.

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