Monday, 29 August 2011

Using an FTP software to transfer files


Who: This note is for producers and musicians recording in their own studio

Difficulty Level: 1/5
Purpose: To transfer large files.

In a previous note, I described how to do FTP using Explorer (PC) or Finder (iMac). Using a specialist FTP software is far easier and faster, and many programs are actually free.

FTP Software

There are a number of free downloads of FTP client programs as well as a few that cost a few pounds
  • PC: FileZilla (free) etc
  • iMac: Filezilla (free) / Yummy FTP etc

At the basic level you need 3 pieces of information
  1. Name of the FTP Server: in my case www.affinityentertainment.co.uk
  2. User Name
  3. Password: this is case sensitive to user capitals or lowercase as given to you

Once set up you can drag and drop files between your computer and the other computer, or vice versa

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