The file transfer protocol (ftp) allows a user on any computer to get files from another computer, or to send files to another computer. Security is handled by requiring the user to specify a user name and password for the other computer. Ftp is a utility that you run any time you want to access a file on another system. You use it to copy the file to your own system.

Anonymous ftp is a protocol for accessing public archives on the internet. Guests login as anonymous and send their e-mail address as the password.

There are many FTP client applications that can be used for transferring files, however, we suggest you use WS-FTP. We also suggest that you use anti-virus software if you transfer any files from the Internet. Virus detection and clean-up products by both McAfee and F-PROT are well respected.

The WS-FTP application is a file transfer protocol (ftp) client application for Windows Sockets and was designed to take full advantage of the point and click capabilities of the Windows 3.x environment. WS-FTP provides ease of use for the beginner, plus a full set of functions for the power user. WS-FTP provides features like retention of site profiles and functions like multi-file transfer using standard windows methods.

1. Download and install a free, trial-copy of Ipswitch's WS-FTP Pro. (First, be sure you have an unzip utility that will allow you to unzip the downloaded file. You can obtain PKzip for Windows 9.X, NT, 3.1, DOS & Unix from the PKWare shareware page.)
   
   WS-FTP Pro - free evaluation version
   
   
2. Connect to CoreComm using your CoreComm software package.
3. Click on the FTP program Icon you created during the WS-FTP software install.

The Session Profile window will appear.

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1. Select New
2. Enter CoreComm in the Profile Name box
3. Enter your company's domain address or my.core.com in the Host Name box
4. Enter your User ID and Password in the respective boxes
5. Ensure that the Remote Host box in the Initial Directories section is left blank
   
6. You may choose any Local PC directory you wish
7. Check Save Password if you wish
8. Click Save
9. Click OK to connect to your Web Page Directory.

You will be logged onto the host computer and the main FTP window will appear. You will see two scroll boxes on the screen. The one on the left show the files and directories on your local hard disk, the one on the right shows the files and directories from you personal storage area on the host computer. (the top of the list box will show the directories, the lower section will show the files)

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1. Highlight the desired directory on the host computer (right side of window).
   - To add directories click MkDir button (on the right side of the window).
   - Remember file names and directory names will be case sensitive - we suggest you keep all names in lowercase.
2. Ensure the Binary button is selected in the middle of the screen.
3. In the left Scroll box, highlight the files that you want to upload to the host.
4. Click the --> button to start the transfer.
5. Click the Exit button to Quit.