In order to transfer your website files from your hard drive to your web space, you will need to use a program that supports file transfer protocol (FTP).
These programs (also called FTP clients) will require you to enter a domain server (or FTP Hostname), username and a password.

The FTP Hostname will be ftp.yourdomain.com.au (once the domain name has propagated through the global dns system, this may take up to 48 hours after registering your domain).

Within the first 48 hours (or until the the domain name has propagated through the global dns system) you can use the ip address you have been provided with in your welcome email.
Change it back to ftp.yourdomain.com when your domain is active.

The username and password were emailed to you after you registered your hosting account. You can also create new FTP accounts in your Cpanel and use the built in File Manager software.

Once your FTP client is set and connected to your account transfer your files in the "www" folder for them to be visible on your domain.

See our tutorials page for more info.

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