Tutorial - Configure FTP Access to Your MyWeb Site

Overview

File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a way to transfer files between your computer and your MyWeb website folder. This tutorial walks you through setting up your MyWeb site using FileZilla, our recommended FTP client - though any FTP client will work.

Step-by-Step

Step 1

If you are off campus, connect to the VPN. 

Step 2

Open FileZilla. Click the File menu, then click Site Manager...

Step 3.

Click the New Site button.

Step 4.

Name it MyWeb.

Step 5

In the General tab, change the Protocol to SFTP – SSH File Transfer Protocol. Enter the Host as sftpmyweb.ecu.edu. Leave the port field empty.

Step 6

Set Logon Type to Ask for password. Enter your PirateID in the User field, not your full email address.

Step 7

In the Advanced tab, set the Default remote directory to /yourPirateID. Example: /pirateid26