As an added security measure we have now added an FTP locking feature for all shared hosting accounts. This enables our customers to lock FTP access to there account when it’s not in use, making it more difficult for hackers to gain access. You can unlock your FTP for a given time or by IP address so you can access your files from your home pc even when FTP is locked.

Everyone who has a web site will need to use an FTP program at some point. There are free applications and paid applications, but the free applications are just as good (in some cases even better!) than the paid ones. Take a look at FileZilla for windows, this is free FTP application that does what it says on the tin, transfers your files effectively.

Download FileZilla for Windows

If you have tried this software feel free to make a comment for others to see.

Hi all,

Just a quick note to say that ive uploaded the Filezilla FTP program to our free software downloads section for you to use. Filezilla is a free FTP  (file transfer protocol) that enables you to upload and download files from your hosting account. We also have an online facility built into all hosting accounts for this so you have the choice of two now! If you have any suggestions for other software to be added please let me know, were here to help and we want your hosting account to work hard for you, not the other way round.

Andrew,
Hosted Web Administrator