FTP for the PC

“Accessing your Blizzard files from home!”

What is FTP (File Transfer Protocol)?

FTP is a method used to transfer files from one location to another over the Internet.

What will FTP allow me to do?

FTP will allow you to access your files saved on Blizzard while at home or on the road as long as you have an Internet connection.  You may download files already located on Blizzard, or upload files that have been created while off campus.

Best Practices

When you need to remotely work on a file already located on Blizzard, it is best to connect to Blizzard, download the file to your computer, edit and save the file, and upload it back to its original location on Blizzard.  Do not attempt to open, edit and save the file directly to Blizzard.

Before you connect

Before you connect you must do only one (1) of the following

1.       Allow communication on port 21 for any firewall currently running OR

2.       Disable all firewalls running on your computer

How do I connect?

1.       Open Internet Explorer

2.       Type in ftp://blizzard.hopkins.edu in the address field

3.       Type in your username:  “hopkins-school\yourusername” [you must type in the prefix “hopkins-school\”]

4.       Type in your current network password

5.       Choose “Log On”

Transferring Files

Once you have connected to Blizzard, double click the folders listed until you are in your working directory.  To work on a file already saved on Blizzard, click and drag the file to your desktop from the Internet Explorer window.  You may then open the file, edit it and save it locally.  To put it back on Blizzard, simply click and drag the icon on your desktop back to your Internet Explorer window and let go.  You may also use “copy” and “paste” to upload and download your files.

Troubleshooting