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Our server is UNIX based, and this means that all files that are accessed are case sensitive. From experience, we've found it easiest to use all lower case file names as it helps keep files consistent.
For web related files, spaces are also not allowed in the file name, so be sure to either replace any spaces with '_' underscore characters, or '-' dashes.
If you use Windows, we strongly recommend using WinSCP. This is a freeware program that allows you to copy files from your computer to the server. It is very highly recommended.
To place files online, one of the easiest method is FTP. Regardless of the type of FTP program you use, to access your directory, you will need to use your account name and password. Some FTP programs come set up for anonymous use, if this is the case, you will need to tell the program to log in and use your account ID as the login name. You will then be prompted for your password.
Once this information has been accepted, you will be in your home directory/folder. This is NOT where your web pages should be uploaded.
You will need to move to your public_html directory before placing html files online. Look for public_html in the list of files and folders. Select/Enter it, and then you will see a list of files and folders such as:
Once you can see the above files (and similar), you can upload your web files to your directory.
First, set up the Netscape preferences (Edit/Preferences/Composer/Publish).
Select "Publish to (FTP or HTTP):", and in the box type:
ftp://your_domain_name/public_html/
Replace "your_domain_name" with your actual domain name.
For our Telnet and Dial-in clients, use this format:
ftp://videocam.net.au/public_html/
When you publish your files, Netscape will prompt you for your user name and password. The FTP server will use this information to place the files in YOUR public_html directory.
If you want to put the files in a subdirectory from your public_html folder, add the folder name to your command:
ftp://videocam.net.au/public_html/newfolder/
Replace "newfolder" with the name of the folder (or directory) you want the files to be placed into.
By default, our server looks for a file named "index.html" in your public_html directory if an html file isn't specifically requested. For instance, if you tell a web browser to view "http://videocam.net.au/acme/" the server will automatically look for a file named "index.html" to send to the browser.
A default "index.html" file is put in your public_html directory when the account is created. This file can and should be replaced with your site's index.html file.
You can also use: "index.htm", "default.html", "default.htm", "home.html", "home.htm", "index.php3" or "index.php" instead of "index.html".
We're also able to make changes to the server for your site, so if you have a pre-exisiting website with another start page, let us know and we'll update the server to suit your needs.
If when you visit your site without specifying a file name and you see a message saying "Forbidden", chances are that either a file with the above names couldn't be found, or the server isn't set for your choice of start file. Check your directory and if you have a file with one of the above names, check that it is all LOWER case, with no spaces. If you still have problems, please send us Email and we will check on the problem and if required make changes so the server knows what file to load automatically for your site.
