Uploading Files by FTP

Flying Popcorn allows you to upload files in a directory on your computer to an FTP server. An FTP (File Transfer Protocol) server is one that transmits files from one location to another. If you have an FTP server, you can use the command in the File menu to upload files directly and conveniently. Before you use the FTP command, you may want to gather your editing resources into a single folder. To learn how to do this, see Gathering the editing resources.

To upload files by FTP

1. In the File menu, click FTP Upload.
2. In the FTP Upload dialog box, click Select and choose a folder to upload.
3. Enter the FTP server settings and click OK.

FTP Upload Settings

1. Folder to upload: Click Select and choose the folder on your computer that you want to upload to the FTP server.
2. Save FTP Server & Login settings: Save the FTP server and login settings after you close Flying Popcorn.
3. Folder name: Enter the path to the folder on the FTP server where you want the files transmitted.
4. Server address: Enter the address for the server.
5. User ID: Enter your ID for the FTP server. If you want to log in without an ID, check the Use Anonymous Login checkbox.
6. Password: Enter your ID for the FTP server.
7. Port number: Enter the port number of your FTP server. Usually this is 21.
8. Use Passive Mode connection
9. Connect to the FTP server using passive mode.

If you are unsure of your FTP settings, or do not know if you have access to an FTP server, please contact your internet service provider, web hosting company, or whomever runs your FTP server.