Uploading Files with Dreamweaver
Dreamweaver includes a built-in FTP program for connecting to servers. This guide explains how to establish a connection, configure key settings, and understand their purposes. For this example, we use Dreamweaver Ultradev 4, but the interface is similar across versions, so these steps apply regardless of your version.
Steps to Set Up a New Site
- Access the Site Definitions Wizard From the "Site" menu, select "New Site" to open the Site Definitions wizard.
Local Info Tab This tab configures settings for your local machine to ensure accurate link calibration when uploading to gptservers.net servers.
- Site Name: Enter a name for your website.
- Local Root Folder: Specify the path on your computer where website files will be stored (e.g., C:\documents\webs\mynewwebsite\). You can type the full path or click the folder icon to browse to the directory.
- HTTP Address: Enter your domain name (e.g., http://www.yourdomain.com). This helps Dreamweaver ensure links work correctly on both your local machine and the web server.
- Cache: Enable the cache option to save settings and improve performance. It’s typically best to leave this checked.
Remote Info Tab This tab configures the connection to the web server.
- Access: Change the dropdown from "None" to "FTP."
- FTP Host: Use the IP address provided in your welcome email from gptservers.net or enter ftp.yourdomain.com (replacing yourdomain.com with your actual domain).
- Host Directory: Enter /public_html to specify where your website content will be stored for online access.
- Login: Use the cPanel username provided in your welcome email.
- Password: Use the cPanel password provided in your welcome email.
- Use Passive FTP: Check this box to enable passive FTP mode.
- Use Firewall: Check this if you’re behind a firewall and configure firewall settings in Dreamweaver’s preferences. If unsure, try connecting with this unchecked.
Check In/Out Settings These settings are for teams collaborating remotely on the same project, tracking who is editing specific sections. Most individual users can leave these unchecked, as they are not typically needed.
