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===Site Manager Dialog===
===Site Manager Dialog===
Use the ''Select Entry'' field to select the target site. Once selected you may either ''Connect'' to , ''Edit'', ''Copy'', ''Rename'', or ''Discard'' the site.
Use the ''Select Entry'' panel on the left to select the target site. Once selected you may either :
* ''Connect'' to ,  
* ''Edit'',  
* ''Copy'',  
* ''Rename'', or  
* ''Discard''  
the site.


You may also organize the sites you can refer to using FileZilla, by introducing a complete folder structure. Use the ''New Folder'' button to introduce or add folders.
Use the ''New Folder'' button to introduce or add folders.


In the edit section, several tabs are available for detailed information about the FTP location.
In the edit section, several tabs are available for detailed information about the FTP location.


* ''General'' describes the hostname, the Port number, the type of FTP server you will connect to (such as FTP or SFTP), the type of login that will take place, when appropriate, the user ID to use when connecting, optional the password required, optional the account information needed and finally some space to make comments about the site. Logontypes:
* ''GENERAL'' tab : Here, you may enter :
** ''Anonymous:'' You can't enter a username and password. In this case the username always is anonymous.
** the hostname :  Example: ftp.ifyouliked.com
** ''Normal:'' You have to enter a username and if required, a password.  
** the Port number : only if it differs from the standards
** ''Ask for password:'' FileZilla asks you the password during logon and it remembers the password during the session.  
** the type of FTP server you will connect to (such as FTP or SFTP),  
** ''Interactive:'' FileZilla asks for the password ... and asks again for every new connection to the server.  
** the type of login that will take place, when appropriate. The options are:
** ''Account:'' Selecting this enables the "Account" field in the bookmark's settings. This account type is for FTP only, SFTP does not have support for it.
*** ''Anonymous:'' You can't enter a username and password. In this case the username always is anonymous.
*** ''Normal:'' You have to enter a username and if required, a password.  
*** ''Ask for password:'' FileZilla asks you the password during logon and it remembers the password during the session.  
*** ''Interactive:'' FileZilla asks for the password ... and asks again for every new connection to the server.  
*** ''Account:'' Selecting this enables the "Account" field in the bookmark's settings. This account type is for FTP only, SFTP does not have support for it.
** the user ID to use when connecting,
** the password required : optional
** the account information needed : optional
** comments about the site : optional 


* ''Advanced'' describes several advanced functions.
* ''ADVANCED'' tab: Here you may enter :
** ''Servertype'' allows you to make a special selection for this FTP target. Most sites will work fine with the Default value, however some will require SFTP.
** ''Servertype'' : allows you to make a special selection for this FTP target. Most sites will work fine with the Default value, however some will require SFTP.
** ''Bypass proxy'' Allows to bypass any proxy server.
** ''Bypass proxy'' : Allows to bypass any proxy server.
** ''default local directory'' field : allows you to specify a starting local folder when activating a connection. Example: D:\sites\site1
** ''default local directory'' field : allows you to specify a starting local folder when activating a connection. Example: D:\sites\site1
** ''default remote directory'' : allows you to specify a starting remote sub-folder when activating a connection. Begin it with a / and add only the path that follows the root ftp directory. Example: /public_html
** ''default remote directory'' : allows you to specify a starting remote sub-folder when activating a connection. Begin it with a / and add only the path that follows the root ftp directory. Example: /public_html
** Finally ''Time Zone Settings'' Allows to interpret time zone values for the FTP server different from its real settings. See the [[Server_timezone_offset|server timezone offset]] page for more information.
** ''Time Zone Settings'' : Allows to interpret time zone values for the FTP server different from its real settings. See the [[Server_timezone_offset|server timezone offset]] page for more information.


* ''Transfer Settings'' specifies in more detail how transfer may take place.
* ''TRANSFER SETTINGS'' tab: Specifies in more detail how transfer may take place.
* ''Charset'' specifies the character set used to communicate with the targeted FTP site.
* ''CHARSET'' tab : Specifies the character set used to communicate with the targeted FTP site.

Revision as of 20:51, 2 February 2010

FileZilla Site Manager

The Site Manager allows FileZilla client users to store information about their FTP sites.

Starting Site Manager

The Site Manager command is located under the File sub menu. You can also press CTRL+s

Site Manager Dialog

Use the Select Entry panel on the left to select the target site. Once selected you may either :

  • Connect to ,
  • Edit,
  • Copy,
  • Rename, or
  • Discard

the site.

Use the New Folder button to introduce or add folders.

In the edit section, several tabs are available for detailed information about the FTP location.

  • GENERAL tab : Here, you may enter :
    • the hostname : Example: ftp.ifyouliked.com
    • the Port number : only if it differs from the standards
    • the type of FTP server you will connect to (such as FTP or SFTP),
    • the type of login that will take place, when appropriate. The options are:
      • Anonymous: You can't enter a username and password. In this case the username always is anonymous.
      • Normal: You have to enter a username and if required, a password.
      • Ask for password: FileZilla asks you the password during logon and it remembers the password during the session.
      • Interactive: FileZilla asks for the password ... and asks again for every new connection to the server.
      • Account: Selecting this enables the "Account" field in the bookmark's settings. This account type is for FTP only, SFTP does not have support for it.
    • the user ID to use when connecting,
    • the password required : optional
    • the account information needed : optional
    • comments about the site : optional
  • ADVANCED tab: Here you may enter :
    • Servertype : allows you to make a special selection for this FTP target. Most sites will work fine with the Default value, however some will require SFTP.
    • Bypass proxy : Allows to bypass any proxy server.
    • default local directory field : allows you to specify a starting local folder when activating a connection. Example: D:\sites\site1
    • default remote directory : allows you to specify a starting remote sub-folder when activating a connection. Begin it with a / and add only the path that follows the root ftp directory. Example: /public_html
    • Time Zone Settings : Allows to interpret time zone values for the FTP server different from its real settings. See the server timezone offset page for more information.
  • TRANSFER SETTINGS tab: Specifies in more detail how transfer may take place.
  • CHARSET tab : Specifies the character set used to communicate with the targeted FTP site.
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