Uploading Files to Your Subdomain — FileZilla

1. Where Do the Files Go?

When you log in to an FTP client for a subdomain, you usually won't see a folder named after your subdomain immediately. Instead, look for a folder named:

• public_html
• www
• your-subdomain-name

The Golden Rule: If you see a folder named public_html, double-click it. Your subdomain folder is almost always located inside that folder.

2. Connection Settings for Subdomains

Your professor should have given you four pieces of information. Here is where they go in FileZilla:

• Host: Usually ftp.yourdomain.com or an IP address.
• Username: Often looks like student@yourdomain.com or a random string of letters.
• Password: Your assigned password.
• Port: Usually 21 (for standard FTP) or 22 (for SFTP). If you weren't given one, leave it blank.

3. The "Drag and Drop" Process

Once you click Quickconnect and see "Status: Connected" in the top window:

1. Left Side (Your Computer): Navigate to your project files. On a Chromebook: go to Home > .. > mnt > chromeos > MyFiles > Downloads.
2. Right Side (The Server): Navigate into the subdomain folder.
3. Upload: Highlight your files on the left, then drag them over to the right.
4. Result: Watch the bottom "Queued Files" tab. Once it's empty and says "Transfer successful," your project is live!

Troubleshooting Tips

• Connection Timed Out: This usually means your Wi-Fi is blocking the connection — school Wi-Fi sometimes does this. Try using a phone hotspot if you get stuck.
• Permission Denied: You are trying to upload to the "Root" folder instead of the subdomain folder. Make sure you've clicked into public_html or the specific folder your professor named.
• File Names: Avoid using spaces in your filenames (e.g., use project-v1.html instead of project v1.html). Servers don't handle spaces well!