FTP (File Transfer Protocol) lets you transfer website files from your computer to your hosting account. This guide walks you through the full process using FileZilla, a free FTP client.
Step 1: Install an FTP Client
Download and install FileZilla from filezilla-project.org. It's free, cross-platform, and widely used.
Step 2: Get Your FTP Credentials
In your Double Hosting dashboard or cPanel, find your FTP credentials:
- Host: your domain or server IP
- Username: your cPanel username
- Password: your cPanel password
- Port: 21 (standard FTP) or 22 (SFTP, recommended)
Step 3: Connect to Your Server
Open FileZilla. In the Quickconnect bar at the top, enter your host, username, password, and port, then click Quickconnect. Accept the server's key if prompted (for SFTP).
Step 4: Upload Your Files
In the right panel (remote site), navigate to public_html β this is your website root. In the left panel (local site), find your website files. Drag and drop files from left to right to upload them.
public_html.Step 5: Verify Your Site
Once the upload is complete, visit your domain in a browser. Your website should now be live. If you see a directory listing instead, make sure you uploaded an index.html or index.php file.