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How to Configure
Dreamweaver FTP
If
you are using Dreamweaver for Web design, but are using another
program to upload files to your site, you are working harder than
you need to.
When
using CuteFTP, WS_FTP, or another FTP program, it is easy to accidentally
upload files to the wrong directory, if you don't align your local
folder with your server folder. When you have defined a site in
Dreamweaver, however, Dreamweaver will automatically upload your
files to the correct folder. Just select the file, where ever it
is in your site, and click the upload button in the tool bar.
So
how do you configure Dreamweaver's FTP client?
 Go
into your Site Definitions, select your site and click "Edit."
Note:
You need to have your site defined in Dreamweaver to take advantage
of Dreamweaver's FTP capabilities. See your documentation, if necessary.
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In
your Site Definition dialog box, change from "Local Info"
to "Remote Info."
Change your access from "None" to "FTP."
You
will receive information for "FTP Host" and "Host
Directory" from your server administrator.
Your
"Login" for a CAHE Information Department server
follows the above scheme: It will typically start with the word
"cahe" followed by a backslash and then your network log-in
(not to be confused with your email ID, which may be different).
If you are not using a CAHE Information Department server, check
with your server administrator for your log-in.
"Password"
is generally your network password, or another password provided
by your server administrator. This is not necessarily the same as
your email password.
If
you are behind a firewall (such as on a county server), you will
need to talk to your firewall administrator about the settings "Use
Passive FTP" and "Use Firewall (in Preferences)."
Check
In/Out is typically used when a number of people will be maintaining
a Web site, and you don't want to overwrite another person's changes.
If you are the only person maintaining your Web pages, leave this
unchecked. If two or more people are maintaining the Web site, you
should only use this if everyone on the team is using Dreamweaver
FTP Check In/Out.
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