Brinkster Knowledge Base
How do I connect to my Linux ftp site
You will need to use the specific FTP host for your account. To find this, log into your Brinkster account, select the 'Control Panel', and choose the 'Acct Settings'.
Use the following settings in an FTP client such as Filezilla, SmartFTP, Cute FTP, or WS_FTP.
FTP Host: Your FTP Host
Username: Your Brinkster Account Username
Password: Your Brinkster Account Password
** Make sure to use Passive Mode FTP via Port 21.
** If you are using Dreamweaver: There are other options you are prompted to fill in, such as ftp directory, you need to leave these blank. You only need to fill in the FTP host, User ID, and Password fields.
Problems?
If you receive an error message when attempting to connect, please do the following:
1. Verify that the settings that you are using are correct from above.
2. Note that if you are connecting to the Internet via a proxy server or firewall, you or your ISP will need to make the appropriate configuration changes (i.e. open port 21, use passive mode FTP).
3. If you continue to experience problems, create a case in the case manager and include the following information:
a. Your Account Username
b. The exact settings that you are using to connect
c. The specific error message that you are receiving
Here is how it will look when using filezilla.