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How can I copy and paste files to my FTP space in Internet Explorer?

Aug 30th, 2005 08:56
Karl Fry,

Recent versions of Internet Explorer allow you to open your FTP space 
in an interface just like the "Windows Explorer" application that you 
view your own computer's files with.  You can then copy and paste 
files to or from your Desktop, or any other folder in Window Explorer.
To do this, type this string in your IE address bar:
ftp://username:password@ftp0X.powweb.com
Replace username and password as appropriate, and replace 
ftp0X.powweb.com with your FTP server hostname.  This should log you 
in to view your basic folders such as htdocs and cgi-bin.
Tip: Open Windows Explorer by going to "Start" -> "Programs" -
> "Accessories" -> "Windows Explorer" (on Win XP, may vary) and 
navigate to the local folder you would like to copy to or from.  Then 
open a separate Internet Explorer window and put in the FTP string 
above.  This will simplify moving your files back and forth from the 
server.
Tip: You can select multiple files at a time to copy by holding down 
the CTRL key as you click on each individual file.  You can also drag 
and select blocks of files to copy/paste.