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

By // June 13, 2012, 5:50 PM PST

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  • 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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  • Wizard step 2

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

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  • Wizard step 3

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

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  • 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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  • 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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  • Wizard step 6

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

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  • Wizard step 7

    Click Finish to open the new network location.

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  • 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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  • 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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  • Two plus ways to transfer files via FTP in Windows

    Two plus ways to transfer files via FTP in Windows

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  • Two plus ways to transfer files via FTP in Windows

    Two plus ways to transfer files via FTP in Windows

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  • Two plus ways to transfer files via FTP in Windows

    Two plus ways to transfer files via FTP in Windows

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  • Two plus ways to transfer files via FTP in Windows

    Two plus ways to transfer files via FTP in Windows

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  • Two plus ways to transfer files via FTP in Windows

    Two plus ways to transfer files via FTP in Windows

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  • Two plus ways to transfer files via FTP in Windows

    Two plus ways to transfer files via FTP in Windows

    Image created by Alan Norton for TechRepublic.

  • Two plus ways to transfer files via FTP in Windows

    Two plus ways to transfer files via FTP in Windows

    Image created by Alan Norton for TechRepublic.

  • Two plus ways to transfer files via FTP in Windows

    Two plus ways to transfer files via FTP in Windows

    Image created by Alan Norton for TechRepublic.

  • Two plus ways to transfer files via FTP in Windows

    Two plus ways to transfer files via FTP in Windows

    Image created by Alan Norton for TechRepublic.

  • Two plus ways to transfer files via FTP in Windows

    Two plus ways to transfer files via FTP in Windows

    Image created by Alan Norton for TechRepublic.

  • Two plus ways to transfer files via FTP in Windows

    Two plus ways to transfer files via FTP in Windows

    Image created by Alan Norton for TechRepublic.

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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