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Add a link to a remote FTP server using the Add Network Location Wizard

By Alan Norton April 28, 2010, 12:42 AM PDT

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Add a link to a remote FTP server using the Add Network Location Wizard

Wizard step 1

Wizard step 1

If you are not already connected to the Internet do so now. Open Windows Explorer. Right-click on Computer in the left pane and select Add a network location.

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Add a link to a remote FTP server using the Add Network Location Wizard

Wizard step 2

Wizard step 2

The Add Network Location Wizard should open. Click the Next button.

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Add a link to a remote FTP server using the Add Network Location Wizard

Wizard step 3

Wizard step 3

Select Choose a custom network location. Click the Next button.

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Add a link to a remote FTP server using the Add Network Location Wizard

Wizard step 4

Wizard step 4

Type the FTP site name in the Internet or network address: text box and click the Next button.

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Add a link to a remote FTP server using the Add Network Location Wizard

Wizard step 5

Wizard step 5

Log on anonymously should be checked by default. Most FTP server access requires a login ID and password for full access. Unchecking the Log on anonymously check box will enable the User name: text box. Type in your user name and click the Next button.

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Add a link to a remote FTP server using the Add Network Location Wizard

Wizard step 6

Wizard step 6

Next, provide a name. I am accepting the default name in this example. Click Next when done.

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Add a link to a remote FTP server using the Add Network Location Wizard

Wizard step 7

Wizard step 7

Click Finish to open the new network location.

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Add a link to a remote FTP server using the Add Network Location Wizard

Wizard step 8

Wizard step 8

?The user name should already be entered. Type the password and click the Log On button when done. You can optionally save the password but be aware of the security consequences before doing so.

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Add a link to a remote FTP server using the Add Network Location Wizard

Wizard step 9

Wizard step 9

If you are logged in successfully you should see and have full access to the remote directories. Note the link to the remote FTP server that has been added to the navigation pane.

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Add a link to a remote FTP server using the Add Network Location Wizard

Two plus ways to transfer files via FTP in Windows

Alan Norton explains two-plus methods for transferring files via FTP using tools already provided by Microsoft Windows 7 that you may not know about.

Two plus ways to transfer files via FTP in Windows

Two plus ways to transfer files via FTP in Windows

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Alan Norton explains two-plus methods for transferring files via FTP using tools already provided by Microsoft Windows 7 that you may not know about.
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