Cant transfer files with FileZilla

[Omarbibz]

Hello everyone,

I am having a bit of an issue. Every time I try to upload the files from Wordpress (since I want to make a Wordpress page) nothing shows up.. its the same "Web hosting provider - Bluehost" nothing changes. Its as if I just bought the page and I didn't do anything to it..

Please help,

Thanks,
Omar Bibars

[Omarbibz]

Also.. Sorry for the double post but... Everytime I try opening the registry file for the configuration FTP for Filezilla. It says successful but it doesn't show up in FileZilla

[Bob Barr]

Since I've never used Filezilla, I can't offer any help in that regard.

The "Hosting by Bluehost" page, though, gets displayed when you have a file named "default.html" in your "public_html" folder. Bluehost places that file in all new accounts when it first creates them. You'll need to delete the "default.html" file in order to allow "index.html" or "index.php" to be found.

[Omarbibz]

Since I've never used Filezilla, I can't offer any help in that regard.

The "Hosting by Bluehost" page, though, gets displayed when you have a file named "default.html" in your "public_html" folder. Bluehost places that file in all new accounts when it first creates them. You'll need to delete the "default.html" file in order to allow "index.html" or "index.php" to be found.

Well how exactly do I do that? Whats the method most people use? And do you know how I can import the wordpress files into my website?

[Bob Barr]

You can either delete the "default.html" using cPanel's File Manager or, once you've gotten Filezilla access working, you can delete it using Filezilla.

I'd suggest using SimpleScripts to do the Wordpress install. I believe that there's an option in the install procedure to import an existing installation.

[alemcherry]

Filezilla is a simple FTP client, you can use any other FTP clients available for free download.
Installing filezilla is simple, just requires few clicks. There is no need to edit registry values or anything - just go to file --> site manager and enter the FTP info and connect. Or simply use the quick connect option at the top. If none of this work, use another FTP client. Filemanager in cPanel is even easier option.

If you are able to upload and still it doesn't show up, you are not uploading to the right location.

If you still have problems, ask clearly. Your posts above is unclear and it is hard to know where exactly you are facing problem. Ask clear questions if you need help.

[kchickeymonkey]

I also have not been able to connect using Filezilla. I have connected to it before, and I remember having to add, I think it was a default directory in the advanced tab...I just can't remember what the directory was. I'm extremely frustrated. I know Filezilla works with Bluehost, since I've used it before. If anyone has any thoughts on what that extra info I need is, I'd appreciate it. :)

[farcaster]

I tend to use the Site Manager setup in Filezilla.

On the General Tab:
Host: example.com Port: Leave blank
Protocol: I use SFTP
Logon Type: Normal
User: my cPanel account name
Password: my cPanel password

On the Advanced Tab:
Default local directory: where I have my files on my computer
Default remote directory: /home/mycpanelusername

From the remote directory that I connect to, I will then drill down to public_html if that is where I want to work, and then to a subdomain or addon domain as necessary.