File Transfer Protocol (FTP) has been used for many years to transfer files between remote computer systems.
It was used almost exclusively on UNIX workstations and mainframes.
After PC users gained access to the Internet, it became a popular alternative to BBS systems.
Early FTP compliant software used a command line interface that was difficult for some beginners to work with.
As the Internet grew in popularity, new standards appeared (Gopher, WWW), providing more user friendly interface.
However, FTP still remains the popular choice among computer professionals.
Below is instruction on how to set up Cute FTP program for use with your virtual server.

How can I upload files to my web space using 'cute FTP'?

Open Cute FTP. The FTP site manager should open first.

Choose Add site.

You are now in the Add host dialog.

SITE LABEL: InterHost HOST ADDRESS: www.your domain name goes here.co.uk

USERNAME: Your username

PASSWORD: Your password (remember: Your password is CaSe SeNsItIvE).

LOGIN TYPE: Normal

TRANSFER TYPE: Auto-detect

HOST TYPE: Auto-detect

INITIAL REMOTE DIRECTORY: /web (it is important to get this correct. If you are uploading files but they are not being displayed by your browser, check this first)

INITIAL LOCAL DIRECTORY: The directory where your web files are kept (i.e. c:\web files) Now click OK.

Click Connect.

Cute FTP will now connect to your web space.

You will see three folders USERS | LOGS | WEB.

Double click on the WEB folder.

Your local files are in the left pane, just drag them into the right pane and they will upload.

Refer to the CUTE FTP help files for more info.

NOTE: IMAGES SHOULD BE UPLOADED AS BINARY AND WEB PAGES SHOULD BE UPLOADED AS ASCII.