How to check if FTP port 21 is blocked

Sometimes you may find that port 21 has been blocked by your ISP, or by your company’s firewall. This will prevent you from connecting to the FTP server to upload and download your files. You can check if this is the cause of your connectivity problems in the following way: Windows Press Start > Run [...]

How do I upload files to my site?

To upload files to your site you will require a FTP Program. If you do not already have something FileZilla is a free option. The settings you will require to FTP to your account are: HOST: ftp.yoursite.com PORT: 21 USER: username (the default is the same username as you use to access the cPanel area). [...]

Can I add extra FTP accounts?

Yes, additional FTP accounts can be added. To add these log into the cPanel for your site and follow the steps below: Step 1: Select “FTP Manager” from the control panel. Step 2: Then select “FTP Accounts”. Step 3: On this page all current FTP Accounts are listed and can be modified. New FTP accounts [...]

What is a domain name?

A domain name is the address of the website that you type into the address bar. For example the domain name for Wild Hosting is “wildhosting.co.uk”. The suffix of a domain name can be one of many, for example .com / .co.uk / .org. This generally is determined by either the type of website or [...]