Changes between Version 22 and Version 23 of faq/files/sftp
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v22 v23 4 4 Copying files from your computer to your web site (and vice versa) allows you to add or modify or backup content on your web site. 5 5 6 In order to copy these files, you will need a user account that has been granted "Server Access" via the [https://members.mayfirst.org/cp Members Control Panel]. Every member at May First/People Link is automatically provided with such a user account - so you should not need to create a new one. If you are not sure what your username is, please [/newticket post a ticket] asking what the username for your web site is (please include the web address of your web site in the ticket request). If you do not know your password, you can [https://members.mayfirst.org/resetpass reset it]. 6 In order to copy these files, you will need a user account that has been granted "Server Access" via the [https://members.mayfirst.org/cp Members Control Panel]. Every member at May First/People Link is automatically provided with such a user account - so you should not need to create a new one. If you are not sure what your username is, please [/newticket post a ticket] asking what the username for your web site is (please include the web address of your web site in the ticket request). If you do not know your password, you can [https://members.mayfirst.org/resetpass reset it]. You will also need to know your [wiki:primary_host primary host]. 7 7 8 8 In addition, you will need a special program installed on your computer. … … 22 22 == How do I find my files? == 23 23 24 Using the sftp program, begin a session with the hostname, username and password we've sent you. You will see a directory listing that includes a folder with the same name as your web site domain. Click on that folder and then open the sub-directory called "web". You can upload and manage your site files in that directory.24 Using the sftp program, begin a session with the [wiki:primary_host primary host], username and password we've sent you. You will see a directory listing that includes a folder with the same name as your web site domain. Click on that folder and then open the sub-directory called "web". You can upload and manage your site files in that directory. 25 25 26 26 Dreamweaver: If you are using the proprietary Dreamweaver client, the folder named after your web site domain ''might'' be displayed as a file, rather than a folder, which will make it impossible to enter the folder and upload your content to the correct location. To work around this limitation, specify the full path to your web directory in the Dreamweaver connection screen's "Host directory" field. Your full path will be a variation of: /home/members/GROUPNAME/sites/DOMAINNAME/web. If you are not sure what your path is, leave it blank and connect. You should see the path in to top right corner in the "Files" windows under "Remote site."