Connection to FTP server. Connecting FTP via Total Commander How to set up an ftp connection in total commander

The simplest connection to an FTP server can be made using the familiar and standard file manager - Total Commander, which is installed on almost every office and home computer. At the same time, we are not considering more complex options with downloading special FTP clients or programs that require a separate step-by-step installation (at least not in this article).

Who and why might need a connection to an FTP server? The question is multifaceted and has a whole host of different answers. Some users connect to file storage on the Internet in this way, others - webmasters - use FTP to upload files for their own sites, install plugins, modules, and in general, all types of work with file system virtual project. But since you're looking this topic— apparently, it was needed for some reason, which means that the site is simply obliged to provide a simple and quick step-by-step solution to this problem, which is what we will do right now!

Connecting to an FTP server: step-by-step instructions

1. First, we need to make sure that a reliable FTP client is installed on our computer - a licensed Total Commander, through which the connection will be made and the access passwords will be saved.

2. If an unknown Total Commander assembly is already installed, among other things software, we still recommend removing the incomprehensible version (downloaded from the Internet), replacing it licensed product, which 100% will not steal our FTP passwords!

3. Once we are confident that Total Commander is “clean” and that our passwords will not fall into the hands of unauthorized persons, we proceed to setting up a connection to the FTP server.

Note: since hosting, servers, logins and passwords are different for everyone, the author of the site is simply not able to accurately name your personal data. In this regard, we can only describe the general process of work, and the personal data of users and sites will always be different - your personal.

3.1. We go to the server we are using (usually hosting) and make sure that FTP access is open and allowed:

Access is allowed:

3.2. If you have not yet created an FTP account, then create one. But usually the main user FTP hosting channel is created automatically when you connect the FTP service.

New FTP account:

In any case, to connect to the FTP server you will need:

1. FTP server address - can be found on the server (hosting).
2. Account hosting (server) user - essentially a login to the system.
3. Access password - password for the created FTP account (look at the server).

3.3. Let's start setting up an FTP connection, run:

Total Commander - “Network” - “Connect to FTP server” (key combination Ctrl+F)

3.4. Click the “Add” button

3.5. Fill in the required fields:

Connection name - Any arbitrary name (does not matter)

Server (Port) - We look at the hosting (in our example “pod-kopirku.jino.ru”)

Account - Login on the server (in our example “pod-kopirku”)

Password - Password for the FTP account on the server (********* - hidden with asterisks).

3.6. Upon completion of entering secret data, which will be individual in each case (if anything is unknown, check with server technical support), and click “OK”.

4. If all the data is entered correctly, a new FTP connection will be created, to connect to which you just need to click the “CONNECT” button.

A server will be launched in the active Total Commander panel, with which you can now perform any permitted operations: upload and delete files, copy and rename directories, make necessary edits, etc.

And finally, a small useful video for all readers of the site to finally consolidate the material presented above!

In some cases, it is convenient to use the file transfer protocol - FTP - to download files from or to the server. You can download files through this protocol using a regular browser, but for uploading files to the server it is better configure FTP in file manager.

The abbreviation FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol(File Transfer Protocol). It is designed to transfer files to computer networks. Using this protocol, you can connect to an FTP server, view the contents of directories (folders) on the server, download files from or to the server. To connect to the server, you need to set up an FTP client.

Majority popular file managers have a function like FTP client. Its setup is almost the same in different file managers, so describing the client setup in each manager is a waste of time. We will tell you how to set up FTP in Total Commander.

Total Commander– one of the most popular file managers. This is conditional free program. You can use it for an unlimited time without paying a penny, but each time you start the program, three buttons will be displayed and instructions on which button to press. If you get tired of it, you can buy the program for little money.

So, how to set up an FTP client in Total Commander? To get started, launch the program. It consists of two panels. In one panel we need to open the folder into which we will upload files from the server (or vice versa, from which we are going to upload files to the server). In the second window we must configure FTP, and after connecting to the server we will see there the folders and files located on the server.

We click the mouse in the address bar of the panel in which we are going to configure FTP, and begin the setup. On the menu Net select an item Connect to FTP server(or click on the FTP button on the program panel). A dialog box appears with several buttons on the right. You need to press a button Add. If the window already has configured FTP connections, do not touch them - they do not interfere with us. A window for setting up a new connection appears.

In the window that opens we see several fields. What information do you need to enter in them?

Connection name. Here you need to enter the name of the connection. It can be anything, because it is only necessary so that you yourself can remember by name what kind of connection it is.

Server [:Port]: In this field we enter the address of the server with which we need to connect.

Account. In this field you need to enter the login required to access the server. It is provided by the server administrator. It also happens that access to the server is open to everyone, then you do not need to enter a login.

Password. The password provided by the server administrator along with the login is entered here. If you are not the only one using the computer, it is better to leave this field empty - then the client will ask for a password every time you connect, which means that no one except you will be able to connect to the server.

Remote directory. In this field we enter the address of the directory on the server that we want to go to. This address is relative and reports from the root directory. For example, in the root folder on the server there is a Docs folder, and in it there is a Reports folder, which is where we need to go. In this case, the relative address of the remote directory will look like this: docs/reports. If you leave this field blank, the root directory will be opened when connecting to the server.

The remaining fields/checkboxes are not required to be filled in. After filling out all the fields of the form, click OK. Now the connection we created should appear in the FTP server connection window. Click on it with the left mouse button (the line with the connection should be highlighted in color) and click on the button Connect. If you are not connecting to local server, and with an FTP server on the Internet, do not forget to check whether you are connected to the Internet.

As you can see, setting up FTP in Total Commander is quite simple. There is only one caveat: The setup window may be slightly different in different versions file manager, but the basic fields remain the same.

Dear readers! Today’s lesson will be devoted to the well-known FTP client Total Commander. I'll tell you how to work with the program and how to set up ftp in Total Commander.

To promote, improve or update a blog, we regularly have to get into the code and work with its files. For these purposes, I use various tools - read - including Total Commander.

This program is very easy to use, especially for beginners. If you are not yet familiar with it, read the article and start mastering it.

Briefly about FTP connection and Total Commander

FTP— (File Transfer Protocol) file transfer protocol. An FTP client is needed to transfer files from a computer to a server and vice versa.

There are many FTP clients, one of the most popular is Total Commander. It is easy to use and has a user-friendly, nice interface. Disadvantages:

• ftp accesses are saved automatically and stored unencrypted, which often leads to sites being hacked - never save your passwords in Total Commander
• Total Commander sometimes glitches, rebooting helps

It's time to move on to the main question: how to configure ftp in Total Commander?

How to setupFTP toTotalCommander

1. Download the Total Commander program from the developer’s website: ghisler.com

2. Install it and run it

3. Create an ftp connection by going to "Net"-> “Connect withFtp server" or by pressing the keys " Ctrl+F»
4. In the window that opens, click the “ Add» 5. Enter the data provided by the hoster for the ftp connection. If you don't have them, ask your hosting support.

• ANDconnection name – it doesn’t matter what you write. This is necessary to make it more convenient to find the site you need, enter the address of your site.
• Server– enter the hostname or IP address that the hosting provider gave you.
• Account— enter the username (login) that the hoster gave you.
• Password – if you enter your password here, it will be saved in a file on your disk in unencrypted form. NEVER enter your password here, if you don’t want to treat the site for viruses later.
  
• Remote Directory - This can be handy if you frequently access a specific folder. Write down the path to it and after connecting you will immediately end up in this folder. For example: blog/public_html/wp-content/themes/theme_name

It happens that the standard operating mode does not work (an error occurs), you can check the “ Passive exchange mode" - may work.

Click OK. If you did not enter a password, the separate window asking you to enter it - now you can enter it. If you entered everything correctly, you will automatically connect to the server.

Now when you need to connect to your site's FTP server, click "Net"-> “Connect withFtp server." In the list of connections, select the desired site and click the “ Connect" Setting up an ftp connection in Total Commander is complete!

Where Total Commander stores ftp settings

You already know the sad story that all entered accesses to servers are in one file. You can find it at: C:\Users\User_name\AppData\Roaming\GHISLER\wcx_ftp.ini

When you reinstall Windows, copy this file so you don't have to configure all the connections again.

How to use Total Commander

Let's talk about how to work in Total Commander.

Your website opens in the left half, and your computer in the right. You see a list of files and folders and can navigate through them. It is convenient to use hotkeys when performing actions on files and folders; they are labeled below on the buttons:

F5 - copy, F6 - move, F7 - create folder, F8 - delete file or folder.

If you select a file on the server and press F5, it will be copied to the folder on your computer open on the right, after which you can edit it and upload it back. You can also press F4 to edit files - the editing mode will open directly on the server.

Access rights to files and folders (attributes)

When working with websites, you often have to set permissions for files and folders. Doing this through Total Commander is very simple: open the “Files” -> “Change Attributes” menu and check the boxes for the required combination.

That's enough for today, now you know everything about setting up ftp Total connections Commander and know how to work in it . If you have any problems, write in comments.

Good luck to all!

Every blogger, not to mention a webmaster, simply needs to be able to customize ftp connection and it is also advisable to know how to download, edit and upload files back to the server.

All this can be done through file managers, with built-in ftp client. There are many programs that allow you to work via an FTP connection with the server on which the site is located.

The article will talk about how to set up ftp via Total Commander- very popular on this moment file manager.

One of the first things a blogger faces is confirming the rights to the site in Google and Yandex accounts. The easiest way to upload a rights confirmation file via ftp is through Total Commander (in our case). Or through any other ftp client.

You can still download Total Commander for free on the Internet, most likely on torrent sites.

Editing via Total Commander

There are many settings in Total Commander, but I will only consider the possibility of FTP connection and file editing.

First you need to configure and add an editor to Total Commander, which will open files for viewing and editing.

In addition to Total Commander, you will need an HTML editor.

Download and install an editor on your computer, the simplest and most convenient one is Notepad ++ and remember in which directory it is installed. A lot has been written about it, there is a video on the settings.

So, open Total and assign an editor:

On the screenshot is the Total Commander interface, go to the configuration tab.

Next, we assign an editor for viewing and editing files via ftp via Total Commander:

Do you remember in which directory you have the HTML editor exe file? It must be specified, thereby assigning it for viewing and editing via Total.

At the top we install a program for viewing files.

Below we install a program for editing files via ftp via Total Commander.

Arrows >> - browse folders and files on your computer to make it easier to find and assign a program, for example Notepad ++, as an editor. I have it installed as editor Sublime Text Editor.

This completes the first stage.

Setting up FTP via Total Commander

So, to connect to the server, you need to know the login and password for your ftp account.

Login and password for ftp account

The login and password for an ftp account can be found in the hosting control panel; ftp keys are usually provided by hosters when registering for hosting, or you can check with the support service.

Open Total Commander and go to the FTP tab and then Connect to FTP service...:

Let's go to the Add tab, where we will directly make an FTP connection.

For ftp connection, specify account information

Connection name - can be any arbitrary name, you can name it as you wish. The names of ftp connections can be seen in the previous screenshot.

Server, Port - indicate the server on which the site is located, it is provided by the hoster during registration, and it is also indicated in the hosting control panel.

You can also simply indicate Domain name site as a server for ftp connection. It will look something like this: ftp://domain_name Instead of http://, simply replace it with ftp://

An account is nothing more than a login from an ftp account.

Password—specify the password for the ftp account.

Well, click the OK button.

View and edit files via FTP via Total Commander

So the final stage remains - viewing and editing server files via an FTP connection.

By the way

In order to upload a file to the server, or vice versa, download a file from the server to your computer via ftp via Total Commander, you just need to drag this file to any desired directory or folder.

This is what the root directory of a WordPress site looks like. For example, we will edit the robots.txt file.

Click on the required file right click mouse and select the desired operation in the window that appears. In this case, I selected the Edit tab

Well, we edit files via FTP via Total Commander

This is what the robots.txt file looks like in mine HTML editor. I make the necessary changes and save the file. That's it, the edited file is automatically downloaded to the server.