1. File Transfer Protocol Fall 2006 CIRCA Training Program

2. 2 Objectives What is FTP? Connecting to use FTP Navigating Uploading/Downloading

3. CIRCA Training Program3 What is FTP? FTP = File Transfer Protocol Also requires a login name and password Often use ftp without even knowing it Downloading from the Internet = Transferring the file to your computer

4. CIRCA Training Program4 Connecting to use FTP Internet Explorer- type in ftp address –Plus: easy –Minus: not secure Applications specifically designed for ftp (like Fetch) –Plus: secure –Minus: requires familiarity

5. CIRCA Training Program5 Navigating Fetch Mimics Mac’s appearance with built-in file lists Moving around in directories  double clicking on a folder or pop up menu

6. CIRCA Training Program6 Uploading/Downloading Two ways to upload/download Put and get buttons Click and drag files to the directory

7. CIRCA Training Program7 Uploading/Downloading (cont.) Other tricks –Hold down Option while pressing the "Put…" button to upload multiple files and/or folders. –Control key –clone window, move things between directories –Can resume transfer