Web Hosting User Guide - FTP - Fetch

 

Using Fetch

The following instructions cover typical usage of Fetch and assume the software has been installed correctly on your system.

These instructions are only for individuals with a direct Internet connection, via modem or network. If you are behind a firewall or proxy server, the information below may not work. Consult your network administrator for more information.

Getting Started

Locate the Fetch icon on your Macintosh. (If you have a folder called "Network Clients folder," double click that folder and then double click the Fetch folder). The icon looks like a puppy with a floppy disk, as shown:



Connecting to Your Web Site

After the program loads, you should see a window titled New Connection.



Host - Type the IP of your account (i.e., 123.456.789.123).
User ID - Type your administrative username.
Password - Type your administrative password.

Click OK




Uploading Files to Your Web Site

In order to control your virtual Web hosting account, you need to transfer files from your Macintosh to your Web server. The following will demonstrate the steps needed to put a file from a Macintosh to your Web hosting account.



Go to the File menu and select New Connection. Log into your Host IP (i.e., 123.456.789.123) with your user name and password. Click OK






You will then see the main root of your Web hosting account.





Click on Put File to begin the transfer process.
Note: As with all web sites please ensure your homepage is named index.html.



Fetch will then prompt you to locate the file on your Macintosh and its format. Locate the file and select Open.

For text files, select Text as its format. If the file is a graphic, select Raw Data.

If it's a program, select MacBinary II.

Click on OK to begin the upload process. If you're not sure what format your file is, choose Raw Data.

There are many more options available in Fetch. See the software's documentation for more information on the advanced options.

Related Information:

How to use WS_FTP
How to use CuteFTP
How to use FTP Voyager
How to use FTPExplorer