Before connecting to a server you must define a server description which contains information about the server. Open the application preferences and under the servers pane add a new server. The fields are explained below.

  • Server. Name of the FTP server. Example: domain.com
  • HTTP. The HTTP address of the server. Example: http://www.domain.com.
  • FTP Root. The Root directory of the FTP server which is hidden in the HTTP address, usually public_html.
  • Directory. Optional directory to append to the URL.
  • User Name. The name of your account with the web hosting provider.
  • Password. The password for your account.

Once you have created a server description you must set the server for the project before you can start using FTP. To do this open the project options and select the server from the popup menu.

Now all FTP features will be available to the project including the built-in FTP client which is accesible from the mode buttons in the upper left-hand corner of the window.