Connecting to other web servers

First determine from your ISP what method(s) are available to transfer files to your web server account. Gather the relevant server information and your username and password. ImageWell supports FTP transfers and WebDAV (or http) transfers to remote servers.

Connecting with FTP

1. Click the More Tab and then click the Options button to reveal the options panel.
2. Select the Server Tab in the Options panel.
3. From the drop down list, select FTP.
4. Enter the host name as directed by your ISP. Enter the username and password as well.
5. Every ISP is different. Some ISPs will require you to preface you Directory to your files on the web server with /htmldocs or similar. Follow the instructions from your ISP to determine the full directory path to your folder where you want to send images.
6. ImageWell is now ready to send pictures to your web server.

Note: ImageWell will only do passive FTP transfer mode. ImageWell will not create directories or new folders on the remote server.

Connecting with WebDAV

1. Click the More Tab and then click the Options button to reveal the options panel.
2. Select the Server tab in the Options panel.
3. From the drop down list select WebDAV.
4. Enter the host name of your site. ie. www.yourwebsitename.com
5. Enter your password and username.
6. Type in the Directory where you want images sent to.
7. ImageWell is now ready to send pictures to your web server.

Note: ImageWell will not create directories or new folders on the remote server.

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