Drizzle Internet NW-FAQ-What is FTP?

What is FTP?

FTP stands for "File Transfer Protocol." It allows you to move files between your computer and the World Wide Web. Using FTP, you can "upload" text and graphics to your Web page(s), or "download" documents from the Web to your computer. Note that you should use your Web browser, not an FTP client, to download software from the Web.

If you want to put up a Web page, you'll need an FTP client. Check out our shareware suggestions for MacOS or Windows 95/98.

Once you have an FTP client, follow the instructions above for How do I create and put up a Web Page?, and refer to your FTP client's documentation to find out more specifics about uploading and downloading files.