File Transfer and FTP/sFTP

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File Transfer and FTP/sFTP
0. Contents	1. File Transfer: Which type should you use?	2. Intro to FTP	3. Web Publishing via FTP	4. FTP Details	5. Related Links

File Transfer, FTP, and SFTP

Before you start, decide which file transfer method is best for your current task; see: File Transfer: Which type should you use?

File Transfer: Which type should you use?
In General... ... But Sometimes It's More Complicated
Quick Introduction to FTP (and SFTP
What is FTP? ... File Transfer When You Don't Have Accounts ... Anonymous FTP Servers ... FTP GUIs ... SFTP -- Secure FTP ... What about FTPing on the Web? ... Getting Help in FTP
Web Publishing Without UNIX
A Real Life Example of FTP ... Setting the Stage ... Step 0. Test your Web page on your desktop machine. ... Step 1. Begin FTP. ... Step 2. Move to the correct directory. ... Step 3. Set UNIX file permissions for the files you're going to transfer. ... Step 4. Transfer the files. ... Step 5. Leave FTP. ... More About get and put
FTP Details: Transferring Files Between Computers with FTP or sFTP
What is Needed to Use FTP or sFTP ... Commands Used to Transfer Files ... Possible Error Messages ... Some Things to Keep in Mind When Using FTP
File Transfer with FTP: Related Links

FTP/sFTP File Transfer

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