Previous Next Setting up Your Incoming FTP Area Using the File Manager to Create an Incoming Directory You can use EarthLink's File Manager to make a directory available for users to FTP files to your site anonymously. To make an incoming directory: Access EarthLink's File Manager using the Hosting Control Panel. Click on the /pub folder to open it. Click the Edit link next to the incoming directory. Change permissions to one of the following: If you want visitors to have the ability to upload a file, but not see a directory listing, check the following boxes: For User, check both Read and Write. For Group, check Write. For Global, check Write. Note: Note: When using these permissions, visitors will not be able to overwrite any files. To allow visitors to view a listing of the files that have been uploaded, as well as upload their own, use the following settings: For User, check both Read, Write, and Execute. For Group check both Read, Write, and Execute. For Global check both Read, Write, and Execute. Click on the Change button to save your changes. Previous Next

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