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Use WS_FTP to Set Root Directory Permissions
& Create a WWW directory On Polaris

WS_FTP LE 5.08 is a Windows-based File Transfer Protocol (FTP) client that allows users to utilize the capabilities of FTP without having to know all the details of the protocol itself. In other words, it allows you to move files between your floppy disk or hard drive to your Polaris account using a windows interface.

IPSWITCH has resigned WS-FTP LE 5.08 (free for education use) and have replaced it with WS_FTP Home Edition for which they charge a fee.  If you do not currently have the LE 5.08 installed on your machine, there are other free alternatives. 

If you currently have WS_FTP LE 5.08, these instructions will help you learn the software. 

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Before You Start Using WS_FTP

You will need:

1. Internet Storage Space -- In order to use WS_FTP you need to have storage space on an internet server for your web pages. If you do not already have a sever account with UMUC or with your own ISP (Internet Service Provider), you will need have a server account set up for you. UMUC provides all faculty and students with server space. To set up a Polaris account, follow the instructions for Creating a Polaris Account (Note: if you already have a Polaris account or some other server space, skip to number 2).

2. Ensure you already have WS-FTP LE 5.08 installed on your computer.  -- Start-->Program-->WS-FTP

Part One - Connecting to Polaris using WS_FTP

Part Two - Setting Your Root Directory Permissions

Part Three - Creating a WWW Directory

Part Four - Setting the WWW Directory Permissions

Part Five - Publishing a file

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