Using Notepad++ to upload
The Notepad++ program allows you to edit, upload and create files on your web server. It's another popular method of editing and uploading your files.
Getting your FTP settings
You will need to have your FTP settings on hand in order to use NotePad++ to upload your website. This is the FTP information you will need in order to use an FTP client:
| Hostname | ftp.domain.com |
|---|---|
| Username | Hosting Username |
| Password | Hosting Password |
| Port | 21 |
| Start Directory | Leave the box blank or enter a single forward slash (/). |
How to use NotePad++ to Upload
This tutorial shows you how to use NotePad++ to Upload. You can use NotePad++ to Upload by doing the following:
Step 1. Open NotePad++
Step 2. In the top menu go to Plugins > NppFTP > Show NppFTP Window.
Step 3. In the NppFTP Window click the gear icon and select Profile Settings.
Step 4. Click Add New.
Step 5. A screen will display asking you to name your FTP Connection, give it Any Name and click Ok.
Step 6. Complete these fields in the Site Properties window:
Below is the description of the fields:
| Hostname | Enter your hosted domain name |
|---|---|
| Connection type | FTP |
| Port | 21 |
| Username | Enter your hosting username here |
| Password | Enter your hosting password here |
Step 7. Click Close.
Step 8. Click on the Connection icon in the NppFTP window and select Your Website to connect.
Your site files will display on the right.
Uploading or Downloading files to your Website
Once you have connected to a server, you can transfer files in two very simple ways.
- Menu Upload. Right click the folder and select Upload other file here...
- Drag and Drop. Click on a file and hold the left mouse button while you drag the file to where you want to transfer it. Select multiple files by holding down the Ctrl key while selecting.
- Copy and Paste. Right-click on a file and select Copy. Then, right-click where you want to transfer the file and select Paste.
