Downloading a File via FTP

Posted by Connie on January 11, 2011

To download information from eSoftware Professionals’ FTP server, please begin by accessing an FTP client such as FileZilla or FreeFTP. [This may require downloading FileZilla (a free software program) by going to the website www.filezilla-project.org]. If you need to install an FTP client, follow the Installing FTP client instructions below. If you already have an FTP client installed continue with Accessing the eSoftware FTP Site Manager instructions.

Accessing the eSoftware FTP Site Manager

• Open the FileZilla or other FTP dialog box by going to where you installed it and clicking on FileZilla or other FTP client name [You may see the FTP program in your Start menu or from All Programs as well].
• Enter files.esopro.com for the address or host.
• Enter your unique Username and Password provided to you by eSoftware Professionals.
• Click Quickconnect.
• Once you complete the steps for installing the FTP on your computer, you can create a desktop shortcut that will allow you to click on your FTP icon and you will be immediately set up to connect to our server with one easy step.

You now have access to our ftp site and can begin download procedures below.

Downloading a File via FTP

• You’ll see two columns in FileZilla. On the left is a listing of your local drive labeled: Local site and on the right is the FTP site labeled: Remote site
• Navigate to the folder you want to save the file to in the Local site by double-clicking the folders until you find the appropriate folder
• Click on the name of the folder and/or file you want to download from the right column, Remote site: /files.esopro.com/
  
• Right Click and select Download (if you have multiple files to transfer, select Add files to queue)
• From the Menu, Select Transfer, then Process Queue (or Ctrl-P) to complete the transfer

Installing an FTP Client

• Connect to www.filezilla-project.org
• Click Download FileZilla Client.
• Select FileZilla_3.0.9.1_win32-setup.exe (recommended)
• Program should begin downloading. You may need to click on the pop up bar on the top of the window to allow the program to download.
• Click Run twice
• Click I Agree
• For the next couple options you can click Next
• When you get to destination folder, make sure you put this download in the correct folder where you will be able to find it again and create a shortcut link, (if you so choose).
• Click next and then install.
• Click Finish.