How do I upload my site using CuteFTP and WS_FTP?

In order to upload your site, you will need to download an FTP client such as CuteFTP, or WS_FTP. You then can upload directly to your web site by entering ftp.qsl.net as the server and the same username and password as you were assigned for your QSL.NET account. Make sure your default page, the first page of your site, is named index.html (all lowercase).


Choosing an FTP program:

The two most popular FTP (File Transfer Protocol) programs available on the Internet today are WS_FTP and Cute FTP. Both are excellent programs, and it is really a matter of personal preference as to which FTP program you choose to use.

Both can be downloaded from their respective websites:
http://www.cuteftp.com
http://www.wsftp.com

Using CuteFTP:

First, you need to "Add site." Under "Site Label," enter the name of your site. The "Host Address" is ftp.qsl.net. For "User ID" and "Password" use your QSL.NET username and password. For "Login type," choose "Normal." After you add the site, click on "Connect." After the connection is established, on the left-hand side, you will see the files and directories of your local computer, and on the right-hand side, you will see the files and directories on the QSL.NET Hosting web server. You can drag files between the local and the remote window.

Using WS_FTP:

Start WS_FTP and create a new profile. For "Profile Name," choose the name of your site. For "Host Name," enter ftp.qsl.net. For "User ID," enter your QSL.NET username, and for "Password" your QSL.NET password. Make sure "Anonymous" is NOT checked. After connecting, on the left-hand side, you will see the files and directories on your local computer, and on the right side, the files and directories of the QSL.NET Hosting web server. Select the files on the left side and use the "->" button to transfer them.