Adapted from: Office of Information Technology, Prairie View A&M University
http://ips.pvamu.edu/

Web-Based Learning: WS-FTP Handout

Using WS_FTP to Transfer Files

WS_FTP is the program used to perform file transfers from your computer to another remote computer.

1. Connecting to the Server

• Locate the WS_FTP program on your windows desktop, double click on it to launch the program. You will see a Session Profile dialog box. This box enables you to enter information about the FTP server that you wish to connect to. You may also select from some of the more popular sites which have already been configured in the program by selecting them from the Profile Name list box found at the top of the dialog box. However, if you wish to go to a new or unlisted FTP server, click on the New button.
• In the Host Name box, type in the host name or network address of the FTP server. (cte.jhu.edu)
• Leave the Host Type box set as 'Auto Detect', for WS-FTP to guess the server's operating system.
• Click the Anonymous Login option at the right of the window to log in as a guest user.
• Enter your complete email address in the password field.

2. Performing the File Transfer

• Once you have been granted access to cte.jhu.edu, you'll notice that WS-FTP displays information about your files on the left screen (called the Local System), and the CTE server's files on the right screen (called Remote System).
• Upon entering, you will see a "techacademy" folder. Inside that folder, each MTA fellow has their own folder. They are listed by last name (for any duplicate last names a first initial was added at the end - such as DAVIS-S, or JONES-T).
• Note: At the right side of each screen are buttons that enable you to create, and delete directories, or change to a new working directory.
• To get around from one directory to another, simply double-click on the directory names in the 'Remote System' screen. (PLEASE, ONLY DOUBLE CLICK ON YOUR NAME.) The same is applicable to your own 'Local System' screen. Remote system is the Server you are attached to. Local System is your PC. All Drives on your PC should be visible. Please create your "webquest" folder on the remote server at this time. Please make sure you are in your personal directory before creating a webquest sub-directory.
• Before transferring any file, you should select the transfer method. If your files are text-only documents, choose the ASCII option. For all other types of files, choose the Binary option. These options can be found at the bottom of the screen.
• To perform the file transfer, select the files that you wish to transfer by clicking on them. You can select multiple files by holding down the CTRL key while clicking on the respective files.
• Finally, click the arrow that points toward the right (remote system) to transfer your files to the server. After the transfer is complete, you can terminate the connection by clicking the Exit button.
• After you move your files into a directory, the web page will be available immediately at this address: http://cte.jhu.edu/techacademy/fellows/[username]/webquest/[yourfilename.html]/ .

A word about security ...

At the present time, everyone has TOTAL access to all files and folders located at http://cte.jhu.edu/techacademy/fellows/, so please be careful when moving files. You could easily erase other accounts or files if you are not paying attention. If it's deemed necessary, we can create password protected NT accounts for everyone at a later time.