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Load Internet Explorer and type in the url for your FTP site e.g. ftp://www.YOURDOMAIN.com
Once at the site you will see a blank screen

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In order to access your personal ftp site, and add or remove files from your site, it is necessary to identify yourself
To do this click on the file menu in the top left corner of Internet Explorer and select the Login As option from the list. The above dialogue box will appear
Simply enter your username and password and select Login. Remember that passwords are case sensitive.

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You will notice that the URL changes once you log in, displaying your username @ the name of your domain
If this is your first time on the ftp site the page will appear blank. Otherwise, you will see files and folders from previous sessions
To post your new or changed pages, simply copy and paste them from your hard drive onto the ftp site. You can even drag and drop files onto your ftp site using the mouse

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Once you are finished, simply close internet explorer
Changes take effect immediately so you may preview your updated website right away using your favorite web browser

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