FileZilla Installation and Configuration Guide

1. Open your web browser and navigate to the official FileZilla website:
   https://filezilla-project.org/download.php?show_all=1
2. Click the appropriate download button for your operating system (e.g.,
   "FileZilla_macOS-<version>.app.tar.bz2" or "FileZilla_win64-<version>.exe").
3. Save the installer file to your preferred location on your computer
   (e.g., your "Downloads" folder).

1. Locate the downloaded .bz2 file (e.g., FileZilla_macOS-<version>.app.tar.bz2) in your Downloads folder or where you saved it.
2. Double-click the .bz2 file to open it. Or right-click on the file and unarchive it. This should decompress to a FileZilla application file.
3. Drag the "FileZilla" application icon into your "Applications" folder.

1. Locate the downloaded .exe file (e.g., FileZilla_win64-<version>.exe) in your Downloads folder or where you saved it.
2. Double-click the .exe to start the installation wizard.
3. You may be prompted by User Account Control (UAC) to allow the app to make changes to your device. Click "Yes."
4. Follow the on-screen instructions of the installer. This typically involves accepting the license agreement, choosing an installation location (the default is usually fine), and deciding whether to install for all users or just the current user.
5. Click "Finish" once the installation is complete.

1. Launch FileZilla:
   • Mac: Open your "Applications" folder and double-click the "FileZilla" icon.
   • PC: Find "FileZilla" in your Start Menu and click to open.
2. Quickconnect Bar: For a quick connection, you can use the Quickconnect bar at the top of the FileZilla window. Enter the following details:
   • Host: Enter the FTP server address provided by your hosting provider
     (e.g., ftp.pixelfarm.com or an IP address).
   • Username: Enter your FTP username given to you in an email.
   • Password: Enter your FTP password given to you in an email.
   • Port: The default FTP port is 21. If your provider specifies a different port, enter it here.
3. Click the "Quickconnect" button. FileZilla will attempt to connect to the FTP server.
4. Site Manager (Recommended for Stored Connections): For frequently accessed FTP sites, using the Site Manager is recommended as it saves your connection details.
   • Go to File > Site Manager (or click the Site Manager icon,
     which looks like a stack of servers).
   • In the Site Manager window, click "New Site."
   • Give your new site a descriptive name (e.g., "Pixelfarm").
   • Fill in the following details under the "General" tab:
     • Host: Enter your FTP server address.
     • Protocol: Select "FTP - File Transfer Protocol."
     • Port: Enter the FTP port (default is 21).
     • Encryption: Select "Use explicit FTP over TLS if available"
       (recommended for security).
     • Logon Type: Select "Normal".
     • User: Enter your FTP username.
     • Password: Enter your FTP password.
   • Click "Connect."