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Use WS_FTP to Set Root Directory Permissions & Create a WWW directory On Polaris

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Center for Support of Instruction

Category: » Tech-skills-software » File-transfer-protocol

WS_FTP LE is a Windows-based File Transfer Protocol (FTP) client that allows users to utilize the capabilities of FTP without having to know all the details of the protocol itself. In other words, it allows you to move files between your floppy disk or hard drive to your Polaris account using a windows interface.

IPSWITCH has resigned WS-FTP LE (free for education use) and have replaced it with WS_FTP Home Edition for which they charge a fee, however, you can download a copy of WS_FTP LE from OldVersion.com. As with all content you download from the Internet it's important that you run a virus scan on the document before you install it.

If you do not currently have the WS_FTP LE installed on your machine, and you do not want to download it from Oldversion.com, there are other free alternatives.

If you currently have WS_FTP LE, these instructions will help you learn how to use the software.

Before You Start Using WS_FTP

You will need:

1. Internet Storage Space -- In order to use WS_FTP you need to have storage space on an internet server for your web pages. If you do not already have a sever account with UMUC or with your own ISP (Internet Service Provider), you will need either create an UMUC account or have your ISP provide you with space on their server. 

UMUC provides all faculty and students with server space. To set up a Polaris account, follow the instructions for Creating a Polaris Account (Note: if you already have a Polaris account or some other server space, you can skip this part.).

2. Ensure you already have WS-FTP LE installed on your computer. 

• Click on Start-->Program-->WS-FTP

3. Setting Up and Using WS-FTP

• Part One - Connecting to Polaris using WS_FTP
• Part Two - Setting Your Root Directory Permission
• Part Three - Creating a WWW Directory
• Part Four - Setting the WWW Directory Permissions

4. Publis Files to the Server Using WS-FTP

• FTPing files to the Server