What is FileZilla?

FileZilla is a free, fast and secure FTP/SFTP-Client running on windows.

Why do I need it?

To upload content (text), images and videos to your web host of your blog (website) you need a software which is called a FTP-Program. You can find many of these programs at the Internet but in my opinion is “FileZilla” the best one.

Where can I get FileZilla?

FileZilla is open-source software, available for free download. To download FileZilla, go to:

SourceForge.net’s FileZilla page.

Installing FileZilla:

Installing FileZilla is a simple process. First, you will download the latest FileZilla_2_2_24a_setup.exe file. (Note: The latest file may show a later release number). Then, you will run the FileZilla_2_2_24a_setup.exe file by clicking it to install FileZilla on your computer.

To see some screenshots on how to install FileZilla on your computer click on the following link:

Screenshots

How to use FileZilla?

After you have downloaded and installed FileZilla, double click the icon to launch the program. The first thing you will see, will look like the following screenshot.

1. Click on “File” then select “Site Manager” or clcik the icon.
2. You will see the “Site Manager” window pop up. Click on “New Site”.
3. You will want to change the values as indicated below: (Everything else should be left as default).

(a) Server: Type in the server address: (you will get the server name from your web host provider).

(b) Logontype: Select - Normal

(c) User: This is your username. (in some cases you need to type in your email address).

(d) Password: This is your password.

(e) When the above steps are complete, click “Connect” to connect to the server. (You will automatically be connected in your own folder).

Once you have logged in, you will see a screen similar to this:

• The very top window (highlighted green) shows your connection status.
• The Local Site window (highlighted red) shows the directories (top red window) and files (bottom red window) on your computer.
• The Remote Site window (highlighted blue) shows the status of the files as they are uploaded or downloaded.

How to Upload a File

• Locate the file you wish to upload by first clciking on the directory it is in (top red window), then by finding it in the list of file names (bottom red window).
• Select the file by clicking on it with the left mouse button.
• Hold down the left mouse button and drag the file over to the Remote Site (blue window), then release.

How to Download a File

• To download a file, follow the same procedure above in “How to Upload a File”, only select files from the Remote Site (blue window) and drag them to the Local Site (red window).

With FileZilla you can upload wordpress or plugins to your web host and are ready to start your blog.