Frequently asked questions

 

How do I set up a connection to my FTP Server?

To create a site in your Site Manager, click File > New and choose the type of connection you need. It will bring up a window that will ask you for a Label for the site and the rest of the log in information provided to you by your Web Host Provider.

 

What is my FTP Host Address?

This information is assigned by your Web Hosting Provider. If you don’t know what the FTP address is or are not sure, you can contact your Web Hosting Provider or Internet Service Provider and they can give that information to you.

 

What is my user name and password?

Your Web Hosting Provider or Internet Service Provider assigns this information. If you need to find out what this information is, you can contact them and they will be able to give that information back to you.

 

How do I upload my files with CuteFTP Pro?

You can upload your files by browsing to the directory where your files are located on the left hand window of the screen. Click on the files you wish to upload and drag them across to the corresponding right hand window (the server side). You will see the upload progress of your files in the queue window at the bottom of your Cute FTP Pro screen.

 

How do I transfer files from one site to another?

Connect to two different servers. Click on the files you wish to transfer located in the first server window. Drag and drop these files to the second server window and they will be transferred from the first server to the second server.

 

How do I navigate the directory tree in CuteFTP Pro?

The local pane, located by default on the left-hand side of the screen, contains a Local Drives tab. Select this tab and you can navigate your local drives in the same fashion as Windows Explorer.

 

How do I change the permissions of my files (CHMOD)?

Connect to your server using CuteFTP Pro. Click on the file you wish to change permissions to highlight it. Right-click on the file and choose Properties. The different options for the permissions are located at the bottom of this dialog box. Only servers that support the CHMOD command will let you change permissions. For the servers that do not support CHMOD, you cannot change permissions.

 

How do I delete files off my server?

To delete files from your server, simply click on the file you wish to delete and press the Delete key on your keyboard. You can also right-click on the file and click Delete, or you can click on the file and then click on the red X on the toolbar.

 

Why can’t I connect to my FTP site?

If you have tried to log into your FTP site and have been unsuccessful, a window will appear telling you that it could not log in. Click on the button that says Details and it will list the exact error message sent to you by the server. Contact your Internet Service Provider or your Web Host Provider with this error message and they will be able to assist you in getting connected.

 

What is the difference between an FTP site with SSL and an SFTP site?

Both of these are secure protocols. SFTP, which is a component of SSH2, is supported by various flavors of Unix FTP servers while SSL is more platform independent and is supported by servers such as WS_FTP(TM) Server and GlobalSCAPE Secure FTP Server. Check with your server administrator to verify that the server supports SSL or SFTP (SSH2).

 

How do I connect if I’m behind a firewall?

If you are behind a firewall and you cannot connect, you will need to set up CuteFTP Pro to connect through that firewall. Go to Tools > Global Options and expand the menu option entitled Connection. Click on the either SOCKS4 & 5 or Proxy Server option and fill out the information. If you are unsure of whether or not you are behind a Proxy Firewall or a Socks Firewall or are not sure of the specific settings for that firewall, consult your system administrator for the correct settings.

 

Why won’t my files transfer?

If you’ve tried to transfer files and they are not transferring, you will receive a window telling you that the files could not be transferred. Click Details for more information on the exact error message sent to you by the server. Contact your Internet Service Provider or your Web Hosting Provider with this error message.

 

How do I remove files from CuteFTP Pro that have finished transferring?

To remove items from the queue that have already transferred or will not transfer, go to Tools > Queue > Remove all and the items will be removed from the queue.

 

What is the Transfer Engine (TE)?

Built on a modular design platform, CuteFTP Pro’s Transfer Engine (TE) is completely independent of the main application interface. Currently, transfers can continue even after the main interface is exited (if enabled in settings). It offers a COM interface that allows application developers to develop custom FTP solutions.

 

What is CuteFTP Pro?

CuteFTP Pro is an FTP client based on the original client, CuteFTP. CuteFTP Pro is equipped with additional tools such as the Transfer Engine (TE), built in HTML editor, and Secure FTP transfer capability.

 

How can I get a copy of CuteFTP Pro?

CuteFTP Pro is available by download from our website at www.globalscape.com

 

How long does it take to download?

Download time depends on your modem speed. On a regular 56K modem, CuteFTP Pro will take about 7 minutes. The time to download decreases as your connection speed increases.

 

Do you offer any online or offline support?

Telephone support for CuteFTP Pro is available to registered customers only.  All other users may e-mail questions to support@globalscape.com.

 

How can I best describe my problem if I send an e-mail to technical support?

If you are having a transfer or connection problem, you may want to enable an extended list in the session log window and then paste that log in an e-mail to GlobalSCAPE's technical support team.