How to Set Up FTP

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) software allows you to copy files from your local computer to your website or vice-versa. You can use FTP to upload the files you need for your website.

Setting Up FTP

To set up your FTP, please follow the steps below:

1. Log in to your account via https://www.networksolutions.com/my-account/login.
2. Enter your User ID and Password.
3. Once logged into your account, click Hosting on the left menu.
   
   Note: If you have multiple hosting packages, you must click the Manage button next to the package on which you want to set up FTP.
4. Go to the FTP & Content Publishing section, then click FTP Account Manager.
   
    
5. You can then add a new FTP account or edit existing accounts.
   • To add a new FTP account, click the Add button.
     
      
   • To update an existing account (e.g., change the password), click the FTP User ID. 
      
6. Fill out the necessary fields, then click the OK button.
   
   
   
   Note: Please wait for 10 minutes for the account to be activated.

Once you have finished setting up your FTP account, you can connect to your hosting server and start Uploading Files Using FTP. If you have issues connecting through your FTP client application, please check FTP Troubleshooting and Tips.

Review

To set up an FTP account for your website:

1. Log into your Network Solutions account.
2. Go to your hosting control panel and access your FTP Account Manager, where you can add a new FTP account or edit an existing one.
3. Fill in the necessary details and click Done.

Your new FTP account will be ready to use after 10 minutes. This setup allows you to upload files to your website using FTP software.