About CuteFTP
CuteFTP is a Windows-based File Transfer Protocol (FTP) application that allows you to utilize the capabilities of FTP without having to know all the details of the protocol itself. CuteFTP simplifies FTP by offering a user-friendly Windows interface instead of a cumbersome command-line utility. CuteFTP gives novice PC users the ability to upload, download, and edit files on remote FTP servers around the world.
Starting CuteFTP
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On the Windows tool bar, click Start > Programs > GlobalSCAPE > CuteFTP > CuteFTP .
CuteFTP opens.
CuteFTP's Main Screen
The main screen is used to transfer files to and from remote servers and is divided into four windows: an upper window, two center windows, and a lower window. The two center windows represent files available on local and remote drives, much like Windows Explorer.
Upper window (Log Window): The Log Window displays the commands you send and the server's responses. CuteFTP logs this information to inform you of completed transactions or assist in troubleshooting.
Center left window (Local Window): The Local Window displays files and folders from your hard drive.
Center right window (Remote Window): The Remote Window displays the files and folders on the remote server.
Lower window (Queue Window): The Queue Window shows the files currently being transferred. If you want to transfer files at a later time, you can also store them here temporarily.
Connecting to an FTP server using the Site Manager
The Site Manager is a database that stores information about FTP servers such as address, username and password. The most common way to connect to an FTP server is by accessing it through the Site Manager.
To use the Site Manager
1. From the menu bar choose File > Site Manager.
2. In the left pane, select a site.
3. Click Connect to connect to the FTP server.
Connecting to an FTP server using Quick Connect
CuteFTP includes an address bar much like a browser. You can type the address, username and password for the FTP site into the Quick Connect bar.
To use the Quick Connect bar
1. Select File > Quick Connect from the menu bar.
2. Enter the FTP site address in the Host field, and a Username and Password if necessary.
3. Press the Enter button on your keyboard to connect.
Note: To add the FTP server to your Site Manager choose Commands > Session > Add Session to Site Manager before breaking the connection.
Disconnecting from an FTP server
To disconnect from an FTP server, select File > Disconnect from the menu bar or click the Disconnect button on the toolbar.
Transferring files
Once you are connected to a remote server, there are many ways to start file transfers.
Drag-and-Drop: Select the file you want to transfer. Using your left mouse button, "grab" the highlighted file, drag the file to the opposite window, and drop the file anywhere in that window (including folders).
Menu/Toolbar: Select the files you want to transfer. Select Transfer > Upload or Transfer > Download from the menu bar, or click the Upload or Download buttons on the toolbar.
Double-click the file : Highlight the file to transfer and double-click.
Queue: Highlight the file you want to transfer and drag it to the Queue window and choose Transfer > Transfer queue from the menu bar.
Right-click Context Menu: Select the file in CuteFTP’s main window, right-click and then select Upload or Download.
Right-click shell integration : Right-click the file or folder From Windows Explorer you want to transfer, and choose CuteFTP Upload. The FTP sites you have specified in the Site Manager for use in Windows Explorer or Desktop will be listed. Choose the desired site and CuteFTP will begin uploading. To enable Shell Integration, go to the section of the Edit > Settings > Advanced from the menu bar. Click Enable Right-Click Shell Integration to activate the feature.
Cut or Copy & Paste: Select a file in CuteFTP’s main window and choose
Edit >
Cut to move the file or Edit >
Copy to copy the file. Then, select the opposite pane and choose Edit > Paste to transfer the file.
Adding a site using the Connection Wizard
The Connection Wizard breaks the site setup process into easy-to-understand
screens. Perform the following steps to use the Connection Wizard:
1. Select File > Connection Wizard from the menu bar.
2. Enter a Site Label. Type in a word or words that describe your site. This label will show in your Site Manager.
3. Click Next.
4. Enter Your Host Address (hostname or IP address). Type in the address of your FTP server, i.e. ftp.cuteftp.com. If you do not know the address, contact the administrator of the site or your Internet Service Provider.
5. Click Next.
6. Enter Your User Name and Password. Your user names and passwords are provided by your Internet Service Provider. Both are case sensitive. The following options are also available:
· Anonymous Login: This option will use your email address as the password. If you log in anonymously you will not have the same permissions as you would if you logged in using your password.
· Mask Password: If selected, asterisks will appear as each letter of the password is typed. Once Mask Password is selected and you begin typing your password, you cannot deselect Mask Password to see letters instead of asterisks.
7. Click Next.
8. Specify a Default Local Directory. Leave this field blank if you do not want to specify a default directory. Enter information in this field if you want to move to a specific local directory when you connect to the site being added.
9. Click Next.
10. Finished. Click in the box next to one or both of the following options:
Connect to this site automatically: If you want to go to your new site when starting CuteFTP, select this item.
Add to right click shell integration: This choice enables you to upload files or folders to a site by right-clicking items on the Windows Desktop or Explorer.
11. Click Finished.