Instructions for Using FTP

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a way to send (upload) and receive (download) files over the Internet. When our clients need information fast, we recommend using FTP to transfer files.

To use FTP to transfer files, follow these steps:

STEP 1: DOWNLOAD FTP SOFTWARE

Macintosh users

Option 1: Download a free ftp program.
Click here. Install it on your computer.

Option 2: Download a trial ftp program.
This ftp programs is a little more reliable and has more features. http://fetchsoftworks.com/ Install it on your computer.

Option 3: Use your internet browser to connect to our ftp site.
(Safari, Internet Explorer, etc.) ***Some browsers only let you download and not upload files.

PC users

Option 1: Download a free ftp program.
Click here. Install it on your computer.

Option 2: Download a trial ftp program.
This ftp programs is a little more reliable and has more features. http://www.bpftp.com/ Install it on your computer.

Option 3: Use your internet browser to connect to our ftp site.
(Fire Fox, Internet Explorer, etc.) ***Some browsers only let you download and not upload files.

STEP 2: CONNECT TO THE INTERNET

Open your Internet Browser connection.

If you are using a ftp program (Fetch, Bulletproof, CoreFTP, FTP Thingy,etc.) launch the program.

STEP 3: CONNECT TO COURIER FTP SERVER

If you are using your browser follow A, if you are using an ftp program, follow B.

A) With your Internet Browser, do the following:

1. Type "ftp.courierprinting.com" (without the quotation marks) in the Address line, then press ENTER.
2. In the User ID field, type "courier"
3. In the Password field, type "printing"
4. Click Logon.

B) With your ftp program, enter the following settings:

Host: ftp.courierprinting.com
User ID: courier
Password: printing
Directory: LEAVE BLANK

STEP 4: USE FTP - downloading a file FROM Courier

To pick up a file from Courier:

1. Open the Outgoing folder.
2. Highlight the file you want and transfer it to the Outgoing folder.

To upload a file TO Courier

1. Open the Incoming folder.
2. Highlight the file on your computer you want to send.
3. Transfer it to the Incoming folder.

Note: Please use Binhex format to send uncompressed files. Use the Raw Data format to send compressed files.

If you have any problems with using FTP to transfer files, please contact
Joey Schneider 615-355-7335

IMPORTANT! Always compress your files (Stuff or Zip). This will help prevent data loss that might make the files unusable.