How do I upload a website using FTP?

How do I upload a website using FTP?

Overview

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) allows you to upload and manage your website files directly on your hosting server. It is commonly used for uploading full websites, themes, or large file sets.

Before You Start

You will need:

• FTP hostname (usually your domain or server IP)
• FTP username
• FTP password
• FTP port (usually 21)

These details can be found in your hosting control panel.

Step-by-Step Guide

Download and install an FTP client such as FileZilla

Open FileZilla

Enter your FTP details:

• Host: your domain or server IP
• Username: your FTP username
• Password: your FTP password
• Port: 21

Click Quickconnect

Once connected, open the public_html folder on the server side

Upload your website files into public_html

Ensure your homepage file is named index.php or index.html

Important Notes

Files must be uploaded to public_html for your website to work Uploading in the wrong folder will prevent your site from loading Overwriting existing files may affect your live website Always keep a backup before uploading changes

Common Issues & Fixes

Cannot connect to FTP Check username, password, and server details are correct

Website not loading after upload Ensure files are inside public_html

Permission errors Contact support if file permissions cannot be changed

Need Help?

If you are having trouble uploading your website via FTP, our support team can help you connect and upload your files correctly.