This section deals with using FTP (File Transfer Protocol) to upload and download web files from your computer to a server and vice versa. This FTP tutorial is designed for "WS_FTP". If you have a different FTP client, most of the naming conventions should be similar, but if you find it too difficult, just download a copy of "WS_FTP" using the Download Links below. Please be sure to you have the proper "Tools" before we begin. FTP Table of Contents QuickStart--Basic Field Settings for Experienced Users Uploading files with Netscape Gold Configuring Fetch (Macintosh) Get FTP Software The FTP Window--What It Looks Like Configuring Your FTP Client Session Options--How To Upload Various File Formats Step-by-Step Uploading Instructions If you already have "WS_FTP" or another FTP program, skip this section and go to "The FTP Window" Getting Started: FTP Software First, you'll need FTP software. Our favorite is called "WS_FTP". It's powerful and simple to use. There are two versions available, WS_FTP PRO & WS_FTP LE. WS_FTP LE is available at no charge only for non-commercial, educational, and government use. The download link is below. So what are you waiting for? Download it and return to this page so we can go through the FTP process together. *NOTE FOR BEGINNERS* A word of advice for those who don't have any prior experience in downloading software: CREATE A TEMPORARY DIRECTORY TO RECEIVE THE DOWNLOADED FILE(S). 1. When you click on a file to be downloaded, a dialog box appears prompting you for action. Chose "save file". 2. The next dialog box allows you to browse through your directory structure to choose a destination for your file (which should be the temp. directory/folder you just created). 3. Now open up "Explorer/File Manager" and find the directory you stored your downloaded file. 4. Double click the file. The computer will go into DOS mode while extracting the files. Download WS_FTP Download Fetch (Macintosh) *TIP FOR WINDOWS 3.1 USERS* If you clicked on a download button, but you can't find any files in your temp directory, then all is not lost. Simply click on another directory and then re-open your temp directory and tadaaa... your files appear like magic. There should be a file named "inst.exe" or "setup". Double click and follow setup instructions. QuickStart: Basic Field Settings for Experienced Users Assuming you already know how to configure your FTP software, here are our specific settings: Host your domain name, i.e. domain.com NOTE: You can also use your IP address, or, even easier, use UserID.ntx.net as the host name. If your domain name is ever down (for instance, put on hold by InterNIC or something) then you can still access your account. UserID your User ID, i.e. webxxxx Password your password Remote Directory website is a link to the full path of /drv1/web/sites/UserID This is where your files go that appear on the web. Your public FTP directory is: /var/spool/ftp/pub/UserID Your home directory is: /drv1/web/home/UserID File Format: This should be BINARY for graphics, zipped archives, and executables, and ASCII for most everything else. CGI scripts MUST be uploaded in ASCII mode. Top of Page Configuring Fetch 3.01 (Macintosh) Note: Newer versions of Fetch may look different. Start the Fetch Program. Go to the Customize menu and choose New Shortcut. Enter in the following fields: a. name = Anything you want (business name, etc.) b. host = yourdomain.com c. UserID = webxxxxx d. password = ******** (Note: your password is case-sensitive) e. directory = /web/site/webxxxxx Click OK Go to Customize menu again, this time choose Preferences. Click on the "General" Tab in the Preferences window. Click on Default Shortcut and select the one you just created. Click on OK - you're done! Every time you start Fetch, It will already have your information in it.All you have to do is click OK and Fetch will get you to your site. Uploading with Fetch 3.0.1 Uploading with Fetch is a breeze. There are two methods for uploading your files: Drag and drop or clicking buttons. Drag and drop method Start Fetch and log into your web site by pushing OK. Open the folder that contains your HTML documents. Specify either Text or Binary for the transfer format. Note: Binary format is used for compressed files and graphics. Text format is used for CGI and Perl scripts. Drag the desired file and drop it into the server just like moving files on the Mac! a file transfer status pie chart should also appear telling you how much time is left before file transfer is completed. If it's a small file, the upload shouldhappen quickly. A larger files take longer. Note: Line noise, Internet traffic, and your connection speed with your dialup ISP can slow things down. Note: Make sure that the file you want as your "home" page is named index.html. To rename the file: Clicking buttons method Start Fetch and log into your web site by pushing OK. Click on the Put File button In the new window, find the file that you want to upload from your Mac to the server. When you've found you file, click the Open button. In the Put file dialog box you may rename the file if you wish and specify the transfer format. Note: Binary format is used for compressed files and graphics. Text format is used for CGI and Perl scripts. Top of Page Uploading with Netscape Gold To setup Netscape Gold for publishing your web pages: On Netscape's menu choose Options, Editor Preferences Publish to location: ftp://yourdomain.com/web/sites/USERID Browse to location: yourdomain.comin the username box: UserID in the password box: [your password] (case sensitive)Once you have your file opened in the browser and made your changes, choose publish. Top of Page

Instructions for FTP download of CreditUnionHosting.com software

The following instructions are for current Internet users connected with an Online Service Provider who want to try CreditUnionHosting.com services immediately. To access the Internet through CreditUnionHosting.com you must have a World Wide Web browser and email software.  These instructions are for Windows 95 users who do not have a Web browser (like Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator) to easily download the necessary software.

For Windows 95 Users Only: 1. PRINT THIS PAGE (you will need these instructions later)
2. Using your service provider, link to https://signup.CreditUnionHosting.com to automatically setup a CreditUnionHosting.com 30 day unconditional guarantee and download a preconfigured Internet dialer. Further instructions are at this address.
3. Disconnect (log off) from your current provider.
4. Press Start, select Programs, select Accessories then select Dial-Up Networking.
5. Double-Click the CreditUnionHosting.com icon and establish a connection to CreditUnionHosting.com using the Username and Password selected during #2 above.
6. Following a successful connection, press Start, select Programs then select MS-DOS Prompt.
7. At the prompt, type "ftp://ftp.CreditUnionHosting.com/" then press enter.
8. At the "User" prompt, type "anonymous". At the "Password" prompt, press enter (no entry).
9. At the "ftp>" prompt, type "lcd c:\" then press enter.
10. At the "ftp>" prompt, type "!mkdir c:\install" then press enter.
11. At the "ftp>" prompt, type "lcd install" then press enter.
12. At the "ftp>" prompt, type "hash" then press enter.
13. At the "ftp>" prompt, type "get /msie30/msie301r.exe" then press enter.
-This will start the process of downloading the Microsoft Explorer 3.0 Web browser with email and news reader software. The "#" will scroll down the screen until the download is complete (about an hour with a 14.4 modem). After download complete indicated, continue.
14. At the "ftp>" prompt, type "quit" then press enter.
15. At the prompt type "cd \install" then press enter.
16. At the prompt type "msie301r.exe" then press enter.
17. Follow the on screen instructions for installing Microsoft Internet Explorer.
18. Following successful installation the Internet may be accessed using Explorer if connection with CreditUnionHosting.com is maintained throughout installation. If connection is broken see #5. Above to reconnect.

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