Displaying hidden files or folders

By default, some servers will hide files with names starting with a period such as ".htaccess" or ".profile".  

To see hidden files on a remote site

1. Click the Site Manager tab.

2. Highlight the site with hidden files.

3. Click File > Properties (when in CuteFTP Professional).

4. Click the Actions tab.

5. Click the Filter button.

6. Select the Enable filtering check box.

7. Select Enable server side filtering check box.

8. Type -a in the Remote field.

9. Click OK.

10. Connect to your site.