Are you also a Windows 10 user like me?

The new Microsoft OS is not lacking in features to satisfy web developers. Just recently when I was trying touse our old traditional FileZilla, I ran into a control of certificate unprecedented, and despite all possible approvals, the FTP client remained relatively slow (very slow by the way).

So I looked on the internet for an alternative and going through Cortana, I realized that Windows 10 offered an FTP service (an application to be more precise).

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So I got a little interested in the subject and discovered a guide (in English), which allowed to use FTP on Windows 10.

In this tutorial, I will show you how to do this on your Windows OS.

Access the computer

This is about accessing what in the past was called " Workplace". On newer versions of Windows this is now called " Computer". The interface of this window looks like this.

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You probably notice the section " Network Location“, This is where all the FTP connections will be displayed.

Add a new network location

This operation will be done from the Computer. To create a new network location, you have to right-click on the window of the Computer. On the drop-down menu that will appear, you must click on " Add a new network location"

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You will then access the setup wizard which will guide you through the process. Click on " Next“, After having obviously read what is written.

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On the next window, you only have one choice available to you " Choose a custom network location«, Validate this choice, and click on next again.

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Now what you need to do is provide the FTP address of your website. You will find this information in the details of your accommodation provided by e-mail by your host. If you are unable to access this information, you should contact your hosting provider's customer service.

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Once you have an address, you must add it to the corresponding field, exactly as in the following example.

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Then click following to go to the next step.

On the next window, you will be asked to open an anonymous session. Depending on the description displayed, this will give you limited access to your FTP. But I really don't see why for this tutorial we will need to have limited access.

Uncheck the box " Open anonymous session“, And specify the username of your FTP credentials. Still for this information, check the email that your host sent you after purchasing your hosting.

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Then click following.

The next step is quite simple, then here it is to provide a name for this FTP access. You are free to rename this access as you wish. Once it's done, click on " Next " again.

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You have arrived at the last step. Here you just have to end the process by clicking on " finish (As simple as that) If you leave the box Open this network location after clicking Finish“, A new window will open inviting you to connect.

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On a new window, you will be asked to connect, ie to provide your username and your FTP password. I strongly advise against saving the password when you are on a machine that does not belong to you.

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The point is, the account deletion procedure is quite tricky, because deleting a location does not remove your credentials. So if someone manages to get your FTP address and username, the connection will be done automatically. Before deleting a location, you must right click on the FTP window and click on the option " Log in as ..."

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You will find the same interface as the one that serves as a connection. On this interface, delete your different login details and click on " to log in", After unchecking the box" Save Password"

This will cause the connection to fail and your credentials will be deleted. From there, you can delete the network location.

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When the connection is successful, you arrive at your hosting's FTP interface, which usually looks like this.

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Now you can manage your hosting as easily as you do with your files on Windows. I share this experience with you after a bad experience with FileZilla which we have always recommended to you.

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Conclusion

Here is ! That's it for this tutorial. We hope it helps you use Windows 10 FTP. If you liked it, please do not.'do not hesitate to share with your friends on your favorite social networks

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