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Uploading Files
This section gives specific instructions for how to upload your files
to Tripod, using a graphical FTP program, your browser, or a command
line interface. It also answers questions about how to perform minor
housekeeping chores on your Tripod directory once you've gotten your
files there.
- Where do I find graphical FTP programs?
- How do I upload files to Tripod with this graphical FTP program I just got?
- How do I upload my files to Tripod using my browser?
- How can I upload files to Tripod from my command-line interface?
- Can I use anonymous FTP to upload my Tripod files?
- What do I do if I have a problem uploading my files to Tripod with FTP?
- Can I rename and move my Tripod files via FTP?
- Can I upload files directly into a subdirectory?
Q: Where do I find graphical FTP programs?
Many excellent graphical FTP programs are available on the Web. Fetch is a popular graphical FTP program for Macs, while WS-FSTP is popular FTP program for Windows. If you would like a master list of all the FTP programs available, check out www.shareware.com.
Q: How do I upload files to Tripod with this graphical FTP program I just got?
If you are using a graphical FTP program, you will probably choose something like 'Open Connection' or 'Connect Remote'. When you a see a menu to fill in, type in the following information:
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Host: ftp.tripod.com
User ID: [Tripod Member Name]
Password: [Tripod Password]
Directory: /
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These may not by the exact field names used by your FTP program, but they should be similar. There may be other fields, but you can safely ignore them; the default values should be fine. To transfer the file, select something like 'Upload File', 'Transfer File', 'Put File'. Please be sure to transfer your files (especially graphics) in 'binary' or 'raw data' mode. Your FTP program may support drag-and-drop (can't hurt to try). Once you've successfully uploaded your files, they are immediately available on the Web.
Q: How do I upload my files to Tripod using my browser?
Many browsers let you use FTP to view and download files but please realize most browsers will not let you upload files by FTP. Be sure that your browser actually supports 'FTP Upload'. In particular, versions of Netscape prior to 2.0 support downloading by FTP but not uploading.
If you are using Netscape 2.0 or better, here's how to open an FTP connection:
1. Select Open Location from the File menu.
2.Type in the following URL:
ftp://[membername]@ftp.tripod.com.
Where [membername] is your Tripod member name. For
example if your Tripod member name is "TriMember" it would look like:
ftp://[email protected]
Remember that Tripod member names are CASE sensitive.
3. When Netscape prompts you to enter a password, enter your Tripod password. You will be taken straight to a list of files in your directory. You may now transfer a file to your Tripod account by either dragging-and-dropping that file onto the Netscape window, or select Upload file... from the Netscape File menu.
If you are having problems with entering your password, you may enter your password when you open the location as follows:
ftp://[membername]:[password]@ftp.tripod.com
Where [membername] is your Tripod member name and
[password] is your password. For example if your Tripod
member name is "TriMember" and your password is "mypassword" it would look
like:
ftp://TriMember:[email protected]
Again, remember that Tripod member names and passwords are CASE sensitive.
4. On the Macintosh, under the File Menu, remember to select "Upload File..."
5. After you're finished uploading, your file is ready to be used with your homepage. If you uploaded a complete HTML document, it's immediately viewable.
Q: How can I upload files to Tripod from my command-line interface?
If you are using a command-line oriented FTP program, the connection will go something like this:
---------------------------------------------------------- ftp> ftp.tripod.com Connected to ftp.tripod.com. Name: USER 331 Now enter your Tripod password. Password: PASSWORD 230 User 'USER' logged on. ftp> bin 200 Type set to 'I' (IMAGE aka BINARY). ftp> put FILE 200 Port command succeeded. 150 Opening BINARY mode data connection for 'test.gif'. 226 Transfer complete. (90000 bytes still available) ----------------------------------------------------------
The first command, 'bin', puts your FTP program into 'binary transfer mode'. If you are transferring HTML files, this doesn't matter, but if you are transferring a GIF or JPEG it is very important to transfer it as a BINARY file instead of an ASCII file. The second step transfers the file to your Web account. You can then type 'ls' to see a list of all your files, or '?' to get a list of other commands.
Q: Can I use anonymous FTP to upload my Tripod files?
Be sure to log on using your Tripod member name and password. Anonymous FTP will not work. You are taken to your member directory directory when you connect. From there you can change to a subdirectory using the 'cd [directory name]' command.
Q: What do I do if I have a problem uploading my files to Tripod with FTP?
We have tested this system with a number of Mac, Windows, Windows 95, and UNIX machines. If you encounter any problems, please report them by e-mail to [email protected] Please specify what type of computer you are using, which FTP software you are using, what you were trying to do, what error messages you received, and other information that might be relevant. If your FTP program creates a 'log file' or 'FTP transcript', it would be helpful to include that file also.
Q: Can I rename and move my Tripod files via FTP?
Files can now be renamed and moved betwen directories using FTP. Note that most browsers do not currently support these features. If you are using a browser to FTP, please rename and move your files using the Hosekeeper.
Q: Can I upload files directly into a subdirectory?
Yes. Tripod's FTP now allows you to upload files into subdirectories. Keep in mind that only one level of subdirectories are allowed.