Q. What is FTP? 
A. FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol.  FTP programs are used to transfer files from one computer to another.  This differs from "downloading" files via a web browser because FTP can also "upload" files to a remote computer. 

Q. What can I use FTP for? 
A. Well, you can use FTP to download files from an FTP server instead of via the Web.  Many times, FTP sites offer a more complete selection of files over their Web counter parts.  Another great use for FTP is uploading your personal homepage to EZ-Net's server!!!  Please see our FAQ on how to upload your homepage for more information.  Anytime that files need to be moved from one computer to another, FTP is it! 

Q. Where do I get an FTP program and which ones are good? 
A. You can find one to download at many of the sites listed on our software links page.  As far as which one, it's your choice, but we like cuteFTP a lot... give that one a try first! 

Q. Do I need any special information to use an FTP program? 
A. Most FTP programs come with many "default" sites that are set up already.  If you are going to set up a "new" site, here is the information you will need: 

• A user name:
• If you are going to FTP to a public site, type in "ftp" as the user name -or-
• If you are going to FTP to a secure computer, like EZ-Net's, then you will need to supply a valid user name.
• A password:
• When using public FTP sites, simply use your e-mail address as the password -or-
• Use your real password when you are going to FTP to a secure computer.
• A domain, which would be something like ftp.microsoft.com or ftp.ez-net.com

That gets you started!