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#*An example could be ''myserver.org''. Just enter a HOST NAME or IP ADDRESS. | #*An example could be ''myserver.org''. Just enter a HOST NAME or IP ADDRESS. | ||
#*Do not enter a URL - do not include "ftp://" or "http://" or anything similar. | #*Do not enter a URL - do not include "ftp://" or "http://" or anything similar. | ||
#*If you have managed to transfer files using a FTP tool, its log should show the host name or the (numbers separated by dots) Internet Protocol address. The illustration shows an IP address typical of a local server. | #*If you have managed to transfer files using a FTP tool, its log should show the host name or the (numbers separated by dots) Internet Protocol address. The illustration shows an IP (version 4) address typical of a local server. (Note that with a new web site, or following a change of host, it might take a couple of days for the numerical IP address to be associated with the host name on all Domain Name Servers. If that makes no sense to you, basically it means be patient if you don't get access on first day!) | ||
#''FTP port'' | #''FTP port'' | ||
#*This is normally ''21'' unless your provider has told you otherwise | #*This is normally ''21'' unless your provider has told you otherwise | ||