To connect FileZilla to a server, follow these steps:
1. **Install FileZilla**: Make sure you have FileZilla installed on your computer.
2. **Open FileZilla**: Launch the FileZilla application.
3. **Open the Site Manager**:
– Go to the top menu and click on `File`.
– Select `Site Manager` from the dropdown.
4. **Add a New Site**:
– In the Site Manager window, click on the `New Site` button on the left side.
– Enter a name for your site (e.g., “My Server”) in the `Host` field.
5. **Enter Server Details**:
– **Host**: Input the server address (e.g., ftp.example.com or an IP address).
– **Port**: The default FTP port is 21, but this might vary if you’re using a different protocol or custom settings.
– **Protocol**: Choose the protocol you’re using:
– `FTP – File Transfer Protocol` for standard FTP.
– `SFTP – SSH File Transfer Protocol` for secure file transfers (requires SSH access).
– `FTP over TLS/SSL` if your server supports encrypted connections.
6. **Login Type**:
– **Anonymous**: If the server allows anonymous access, select this option. You generally won’t need a username or password.
– **Normal**: Enter your username and password for the server. This is the common choice for most FTP servers.
– **Interactive**: This will prompt you for your username and password when you connect.
– **Account**: Some servers require an additional account field (optional).
7. **Enter Credentials**:
– **Username**: Enter your FTP username.
– **Password**: Enter your FTP password.
8. **Connect**:
– Click on `Connect` to initiate the connection.
– If it’s your first time connecting to this server, you may receive a prompt to trust the server’s certificate (for SFTP or FTPS). Verify the details and accept if you trust the server.
9. **Transfer Files**:
– Once connected, you’ll see your local files on the left side of the FileZilla interface and the server files on the right side.
– You can now drag and drop files between the local and remote panes to transfer them.