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How to Transfer Files with FileZilla

FileZilla is a free, popular FTP client ideal for uploading larger sites or working with many files. Connect it securely with these settings.

Step-by-step

  1. Create an FTP account (or use your main account) — see creating an FTP account.
  2. Open FileZilla → File → Site Manager → New Site.
  3. Enter the connection details: Host = yourdomain.com (or the server name), Protocol = FTP, Encryption = "Require explicit FTP over TLS", Logon Type = Normal.
  4. Enter your FTP username and password and set Port to 21.
  5. Click Connect and accept the TLS certificate the first time.
  6. Drag files between panes — local on the left, server on the right; upload into public_html for your website.

💡 Good to know

  • Always use "explicit FTP over TLS" so your login and files are encrypted.
  • Edit-then-upload workflows are easy — FileZilla can open files in your editor and re-upload on save.
  • If a transfer fails midway, FileZilla can resume or re-queue the file.

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