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Desktop FTP Client - Map Network Drive
Here is a simple tutorial on how to create your very own Desktop FTP Client using the "Map Network Drive" in "My Computer" that will allow full access to your hosting account instead of using cPanel 11 or simular. You can also drag/drop all your files/folders straight into your "Public_HTML" folder without any issues.
I can assure you this is very secure and being a web developer I use this method of access constantly, this is a known method throughout the development world and most of the developers I know use this method because of it's simplicity and ease of access making life so much easier.
If you have problems creating your own desktop access leave a post here and I'll try my best to help.
Desktop FTP Client
1. From the desktop, click on "Start" then right click on "My Computer".
2. Click on "Map Network Drive".
3. From the screen, click "Connect to a Web site that you can use to store your documents and pictures", and then click Next.
4. Click "Choose a custom network location", and then click Next.
5. Enter the following into the Internet or network address field:
Example: ftp://ftp.yourdomain.com <-- Must be exact
6. Enter your FTP username and account password when prompted.
Example
Username: 123abc
password xyz321
Once you have done the above you can access your ftp for your domain in "My Computer" at the very bottom of page or simply drag it to your desktop for easier access.
Then all you do is drag/drop your files/folders that you want to upload onto your hosting/server on My Computer or Desktop and it will upload them for you.
If you have any problems don't hesitate to contact me in this thread where i will try and assist you in creating your "Desktop FTP Client".
Using this method is just as secure as using your own cPanel or Plesk (Any FTP Client) security.
Hope this little tutorial helps someone out there. Goodluck