Thread: Ftp

I'm back for a second dumb question. OK, I understand FTP, I understang how to transfer a file to my ftp (BV tutorial). What I do not undersatnd is how to access that file thru my live website.

The same way you would access a web page......with a link to that file on 1 of your web pages.

i.e.

website name = testone.com
page name = test2.html (published)
Filename = test3.zip (ftp)


on test2.html provide this example link: http;//testone.com/test3.zip

then when someone clicks the link (textual or visual)
the zip file will download.

I think I understand. Thank you!

does it have to be a zip file?

No, not sure why David gave you that example, I'll take his cookies away!!

example if you have a pdf file then to link to it once it's on the server you would put this after your .com

/nameoffile.pdf

www.kosmicfrogdesigns.com

Ok. I created a seperate page called ftp. I uploaded the file nsacard.pdf to the server. I put a hotlink on my contact page (over the S on Designs) it links to the correct page and I see the file name but nothing happens. What am I forgetting?

Originally Posted by minszunx

www.kosmicfrogdesigns.com

Ok. I created a seperate page called ftp. I uploaded the file nsacard.pdf to the server. I put a hotlink on my contact page (over the S on Designs) it links to the correct page and I see the file name but nothing happens. What am I forgetting?

Ok, firstly, this is why I suggest to upload a file the best way is to use your ftp program.

anyway, you have put the file on your server. now just link to it this way:

http://www.kosmicfrogdesigns.com/nsacard.pdf

don't link to the ftp page, you now need to delete this page off your server, it's why I do not agree with this method of uploading files to your server.