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How to Use WS_FTP to Athena

You can download WS_FTP Pro from the IT Store
(After you log in to the store, select "Free Software" from the category list on the left and then select "PC Maintenance/Utility" from the "Free Software Categories" section.)

  1. Start WS_FTP Pro
  2. Click on the Connect Icon
  3. Click on the Create Site button

         

     

  4. Enter ATHENA as the Profile Name, then click Next
  5. Enter ATHENA.LOUISVILLE.EDU in the Host Name field, then click Finish
  6. Enter your Athena password.
    • If you do enter your password:
      • You may also check the Save Password checkbox.
      • If your password expires you will need to change it here.
    • If you do not enter your password you will be prompted to enter it.

  7. Click on Athena, then click on Connect

  8. Double Click on the www folder. You should upload all your files in the www folder.

         

The left side is your PC. To change drives on the PC side double click the appropriate drive letter. To change to another directory on the same drive either double click on the arrow .. which will take you 1 directory above where you are or press the ChgDir button to be prompted for the directory, enter the drive letter and directory(i.e. C:\windows) then press OK button to change to that directory.

The right side is your remote site (in this case Athena). To change to another directory click on the ChgDir button and enter the name of the directory and press the OK button

To transfer a file from your PC to Athena, highlight the file on the left side and press the right arrow button that's in the middle between the PC and Remote lists. This will transfer(copy) the file from your PC to Athena (the Remote Athena list will refresh)

     


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