How to upload my website to hosting (FTP)

How to upload my website to hosting (FTP)

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is an essential tool for uploading your website files to the server. It is like a bridge that allows you to easily transfer files between your computer and your hosting space at cdmon.
 
If you have a website hosted locally or with another hosting provider, you can transfer the files via FTP to your hosting so that the content is also available on our server.
 
 
Prerequisites
Before starting, make sure you have:
 
  • Your website files ready to upload (you do not need to upload server folders such as security certificates or error folders), only the website files and databases.
  • The FTP connection details, which you can find in the hosting management section of your cdmon control panel.
 

Step 1: Prepare the Files and Database
  • Locate the Files: With most providers, the folder containing the website files is called /public_html, although it may also be named /www or /public.
  • At cdmon: The folder where the website files must be located is called /web, located at the root of the hosting.
  • Database: If your website is built with a CMS (such as WordPress, PrestaShop, etc.), you must export your database and import it into our hosting. To do this, you must first create the database from our control panel.
 
Step 2: Connect to FTP
  • Online FTP Manager: We offer an FTP manager that works directly from the control panel called net2ftp. You can find more information on how to access it at this link.
     

  • net2ftp limitations: It does not allow uploading files larger than 35MB. If you try to upload larger files, you will receive an error.
 

Step 3: Use a Local FTP Client
For files larger than 35MB, we recommend using a local FTP client such as FileZilla.
  1. Download FileZilla:
    • Go to the FileZilla download page and download the appropriate version for your operating system.
    • Install the program following the instructions.
  2. Configure FileZilla:
    • Open FileZilla and fill in the connection fields:
      • Host: Web IP (shown in Hosting Information)
      • Username: your_FTP_username
      • Password: your_FTP_password
 

  1. Connect and Upload Files:
    • Click on “Quickconnect”.
    • Once connected, locate the /web folder in the right panel (server).
    • Drag and drop your website files from the left panel (your computer) to the right panel (server).
 
 
Step 4: Upload a Database (for CMS such as WordPress)
If your website is a CMS, you also need to upload the database:
    1. Export the Database:
      • From your current provider, export the database to a .sql file.
    2. Upload the Database:
        • You must connect to the hosting via FTP and upload the .sql file. The folder where it must be uploaded is called /backup_db.
         
       
        • Then, import the content into the cdmon MySQL server.
        • Once the .sql file has been uploaded, you can proceed to execute it. To do so, go to the hosting management and click on the MySQL option under the “Databases” section.
        

    • Once inside, you will find the management menu called “SQL Script Execution”, where you must fill in a series of details.
 

The fields to fill in refer to the following:
  • Database: select the destination database you created previously.
  • Encoding: you can select UTF8 or LATIN1, depending on the encoding of the source server.
  • File: the name of the file you want to load into the database.
 
Step 5: Additional Configuration
Depending on the type of website, it may be necessary to modify certain configuration files:
  • WordPress: Edit the wp-config.php file and replace the old database details with the new cdmon database details.
    define('DB_NAME', 'cdmon_control_panel_database_name');
    define('DB_USER', 'cdmon_control_panel_database_user');
    define('DB_PASSWORD', 'cdmon_control_panel_database_password');
    define('DB_HOST', 'localhost');
  • Other CMS or Applications: Check the specific documentation for your CMS or application to find out which configuration files you need to modify.
 
By following these steps, you should be able to upload your website to cdmon hosting successfully.
 
Related links
 
If you need more help, check our help center or contact our technical support service available 24/7.

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