Welcome to IDC FTP/WEB Server
 

IDC Server Instructions:

 What is FTP?

  1. FTP stands for "File Transfer Protocol"
  2. The purpose of FTP is to send files such as word documents and images from one computer to another over the Internet.
  3. You should not send large files as e-mail attachments!
  4. Once you set it up, the FTP site will work just like a folder on your hard drive or on your desktop, you should be able to drag and drop your files to the IDC FTP server just as if you had the folder on your own computer.
  5. You need some type of FTP software to use FTP. Windows comes with FTP software built-in. You also can use commercial software; many programs are free or inexpensive.

Why use the IDC Server?

  1. To upload and manage files on your website
  2. The server is a computer on our network so we don’t have to wait for downloads.
  3. This allows everyone to collaborate on line and work with the latest files and documents.
  4. FTP is faster than using E-mail attachments
  5. E-Mail attachments have file size limitations

What can I do with the IDC Server?

  1. You can upload, download, delete and create new files and folders.
  2. With Windows you should be able to drag and drop files from your desktop to the server.
  3. Remember, when viewing folders in FTP mode, you cannot click on them like on a webpage, you are in FTP protocol.  Right-click the file and follow the instructions

What do I need to connect to the server?

  1. Internet Connection
  2. Windows 98 or better
  3. Apple users need FTP Software
  4. You need to know the FTP URL
  5. Valid Account (Username & Password)
  6. You may have to change some of your browser settings or FTP software settings for more information go to: http://www.IDEVUSA.com/ftp (this webpage) See: Connection Settings

How do I change my Username or Password?

  1. Please contact support.

The URL you need to use is below: (case insensitive)

Using Software: (drop the "FTP:")

Note: You don't need to use caps.

Using your browser only: Don't use "WWW" and be sure to use "ftp://" not "http://" You may need to make adjustment to your computer's settings, please click on the link below for instructions

Internet Explorer and WS FTP Pro (and others) Connection Settings

If you have problems please contact support!