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I am trying to make a website on dreamweaver mx
for the first time using the read me files that came with
the program . I have edited my pages on my computer
and now it's asking me to upload them to a server using
an ftp connection.Can I use my isp's server or do I need
to subscribe to a server or what ?Thank you for any comment
you can offer me.

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Short answer for : you can use your ISP's server only if your ISP includes web hosting and supplies FTP credentials and a webroot path. If they do not, you will need a hosting account (paid or free) that provides FTP/SFTP access and space for your files. was correct to point toward getting an FTP account from a host, and is right that a free host can be useful for testing before buying space.

Things to ask your ISP or a host before uploading:

  • FTP hostname (or IP) and port, plus username and password
  • The remote webroot directory (common names: public_html, htdocs, www)
  • Whether they require passive FTP, FTPS, or SFTP (secure transfer)
  • Default index filenames (index.html, index.php) and any file-size limits
  • Server-side support if you use PHP/ASP, and DNS/domain setup steps

Typical workflow with Dreamweaver MX: define the local site, open the Remote/FTP settings, enter the host, credentials and remote folder, test the connection, then upload only the files you need. Before uploading, keep a local backup and confirm the correct remote folder so you do not overwrite other content.

Quick troubleshooting tips: enable passive mode if uploads hang; check local firewall/router; verify correct remote path and case (Linux servers are case-sensitive); set file permissions (commonly 644 for files, 755 for folders); if your host requires SFTP and Dreamweaver MX cannot connect, use a modern FTP/SFTP client for the transfer.

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Can u plz temme one thing....
Have u subscribed to any FTP Service???
What you do first is search for a good web host and then with FTP softwares such as FileZilla Upload them to your web site's ftp server. You must first have a FTP Account to connect to FTP. There are many web host which provide FTP Services. one of them is fsphost.com .
With Regards
Shashi Agrawal

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I don't use it but it may be useful for you to get your website going on a free service before you invest in server space. It can be quite costly for a decent spec. Let us knowhow you get on

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