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Posted by Mike Hansen
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Mike Hansen
Python Web Development Techdegree Student 3,419 Points

In what course is the FTP setup video?

Hi, I'm new to wordpress and would be more confident making wordpress sites locally from the start! But i need to do something special with Filezilla FTP. I downloaded Filezilla but i can't find the video where he shows how to connect to the localhost with Filezilla. In which course is that?

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Michael Peterman
Michael Peterman
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Michael Peterman
Michael Peterman
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Hey Mike, usually you'd use an FTP client to connect to a remote server. This allows you to transfer files from your project folder (on your computer) to a live server (let's say a GoDaddy hosting account /any internet accessible server). By working locally, you're cutting out the need for a third party / live server. You don't need to worry about connecting to a remote server because (while working locally) your own computer acts as the server. This might sound a little confusing at first, but I think you may be adding an unnecessary step to your process.

Michael Peterman
Michael Peterman
19,087 Points
Michael Peterman
Michael Peterman
19,087 Points

Do you have MAMP setup and running on your computer?

Mike Hansen
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Mike Hansen
Python Web Development Techdegree Student 3,419 Points

Yes Michael i do have mamp :)

Mike Hansen
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Mike Hansen
Python Web Development Techdegree Student 3,419 Points

But the thing is i don't know how to connect to the server and he said after all the wordpress courses i should know how to use the filezilla FTP server but i can't find a video here were he sets up the FTP?

Michael Peterman
Michael Peterman
19,087 Points
Michael Peterman
Michael Peterman
19,087 Points

"...i do have mamp" Nice! If you have MAMP up and running, and you're viewing your site locally (the URL in your browser's address bar looks something like localhost/project-folder), open up your project in a text editor. Edit and save a file. After refreshing your browser you should see your changes - no need for third party servers or FTP.

Michael Peterman
Michael Peterman
19,087 Points
Michael Peterman
Michael Peterman
19,087 Points

Oh, ok. My bad - I though you where having troubles setting up a local development environment (working locally). I'm not sure where that video is in the course. FileZilla is pretty easy to setup, once it's installed, double click the red FZ icon to launch. Click the little icon in the top left-hand side of the window (just above the word "Host"). Click the "New Site" (and enter a name) button in the panel that pops up, and using the fields along the right-hand side of the panel enter your FTP info as provided by your hosting company. Once all your info is in, click "Connect" and the right-hand side of the screen should populate with the directory / files on your server. Obviously there's tons of other ways to use FileZilla, but that should get you started!