Upload to a Web Server

The instructions on this page assume you are uploading an html file to your U-System account using WinSCP on a Windows computer. These instructions may be adapted to work on other web servers as well by changing the host name shown below. SSH software is available free to any UA student, staff, or faculty member.

• WinSCP

If you are using other software to transfer files to your web server account, you may need to set up "tunneling". Tunneling is necessary for some versions of Dreamweaver. For more information see:

• SSH Tunneling

• First, connect to the U-System using the instuctions on how to configure and use WinSCP. (SSH Setup for Windows)

• Double click on the "public_html" subdirectory in the right hand pane. (Note: All files that need to be viewable over the internet must be stored in the public_html subdirectory.)

• Select a file from your local computer in the left pane. Click and hold the left mouse button and drag the file to the right pane. A dialog box will appear to confirm your selection.

• A transfer progress window will appear. When this dialog box disappears, the file transfer (upload) is complete.

• View your website in your web browser;
• You may need to select 'Refresh' within your browser before the changes appear.

• Common Problems
• Linking Your Homepage
• Adding Style & Graphics
• Web Development Support for Faculty & Departments