FTP-Clients
Guide to Using an FTP Client
What is FTP?
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a standard protocol used to transfer files between your computer and a web server. With an FTP client, you can upload, download, and manage files on your web server.
Step 1: Download and Install an FTP Client
Download an FTP client of your choice (e.g., FileZilla, Cyberduck, or WinSCP). These programs are available on their official websites:
- FileZilla: https://filezilla-project.org
- Cyberduck: https://cyberduck.io
- WinSCP: https://winscp.net
Install the program by running the downloaded file and following the installation instructions.
Step 2: Find Your FTP Login Details
To connect to your web server, you’ll need your FTP login credentials. You can find this information in your MyPanel under Hosting → FTP.
Important: The FTP server (host) is unique for each user and can be found in MyPanel. Your specific lx.hoststar.hosting server is shown under Hosting → Settings.
For the connection, you’ll need the following details:
- FTP Server (Host): Your unique lx.hoststar.hosting server (see MyPanel).
- Port: 21 for FTP / 5544 for SFTP.
- Username: Your FTP username (available in MyPanel).
- Password: Your FTP password.
Step 3: Set Up Your FTP Client and Connect
Open the FTP client after installation.
Enter your FTP login details into the respective fields:
- Host: The lx.hoststar.hosting server found in MyPanel under Hosting → Settings.
- Username: Your FTP username.
- Password: Your FTP password.
- Port: 21 for FTP / 5544 for SFTP.
Connect by clicking the connect button in your FTP client (often labeled as “Connect” or “Quickconnect”).
Once connected, you’ll see the files on your web server on the right side and the files on your computer on the left side.
Uploading Files
All files you want to display on your website must be uploaded to the public_html directory on the server. This directory is the public folder where your website data is stored.
If you’d like to add a new website and require an additional public_html directory, you can do this in MyPanel. Go to Hosting → Settings and add a new website. For a step-by-step guide, click here.