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Hi,

I am using Dreamweaver CS3 - I'm working with Windows XP. I just created a new site. Every time I tried to upload any file I get this error message:

An FTP error occurred - cannot put ..... Access denied. The file may not exist, or there could be a permission problem. Make sure you have proper authorization on the server and the server is properly configured.

I spent hours on the phone with dreamweaver and my hosting company and I still don't have an answer. I disabled all Mcaffee security options and turned off windows fireswall.

Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong?

Thank you.

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A few focused checks that complement the suggestions already made by , and . The goal is a quick yes/no sequence to tell whether the problem is Dreamweaver, the FTP account, or the server filesystem.

First, rule out server-side permissions and quotas. Log into the hosting control panel (File Manager) and try creating a small text file in the exact folder you intend to upload to. If that fails, this is a server permission or quota issue — collect the error text and ask the host to inspect ownership, chmod values and disk quota for the FTP account.

Next, verify the transport and credentials outside Dreamweaver. Use a modern FTP client (for example FileZilla or WinSCP) and attempt a simple upload to the same path. If the client reports a numeric server reply (commonly a 5xx code when writes are denied), save that log and give it to support. If the client can upload but Dreamweaver cannot, recreate the Dreamweaver remote/server entry and re-enter credentials — mismatched protocol/port or an encryption requirement is often the culprit on older clients.

Also check local and naming issues: ensure the file is not marked read-only or held open by another program; avoid special characters and leading dots in filenames; confirm case-sensitive naming if the server uses Linux. If uploads intermittently fail, ask the host about chroot/jail restrictions or IP-based limits.

If tests point to the server, provide the host with the FTP client log and the exact server reply. If tests show only Dreamweaver fails, consider using the FTP client for production or upgrading the transfer tool — Dreamweaver CS3 is old and some hosts now require modern secure-transfer settings.

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Member Avatar for sreein1986

first when you created a web site don't define FTP & RDP Server you define in you local system when you want upload html file upload Through FTP Software

Thanx,
Sree

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first when you created a web site don't define FTP & RDP Server you define in you local system when you want upload html file upload Through FTP Software

Thanx,
Sree

That is matter of personal opinion. For last 5 years if I need it to updete me site I most likely used various versions of Dreamweaver.

when you created new site in DW3, did you test it your connection (press button Test in site deffinition, see screenshot)? Also you should check option for passive FTP in the same window as testing button

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When defining a site, you have the option to store it in a specific folder on your server.

Usually these are (and not limited to):
"httpdocs"
"publichtml"
ect.

Have you double checked ensuring these are correct

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please post image in JPG in .PNG Format I'm n't able to see image

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Hi,

I am using Dreamweaver CS3 - I'm working with Windows XP. I just created a new site. Every time I tried to upload any file I get this error message:

An FTP error occurred - cannot put ..... Access denied. The file may not exist, or there could be a permission problem. Make sure you have proper authorization on the server and the server is properly configured.

I spent hours on the phone with dreamweaver and my hosting company and I still don't have an answer. I disabled all Mcaffee security options and turned off windows fireswall.

Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong?

Thank you.

^^^^
I have the same problem. What's the fix?

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^^^^
I have the same problem. What's the fix?

Did you check your connection settings as I suggested?

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