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    Using FTP Access with Notepad++

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    Learn how to set up an FTP connection with the text editor Notepad++ to edit files directly on the web space.

    Prerequisites

    Notepad++ has already been installed on your computer.

    Install NppFTP extension

    Since Notepad++ itself does not include any FTP functions, the NppFTP extension must be installed and set up. NppFTP is free and supports encryption via SFTP and FTPS.

    • Start Notepad++ and click in the menu on Plugins > Plugin Manager > Show Plugin Manager.
    • Select NppFTP.
    • Click on Install.

    Create FTP profile

    Now create a profile with your FTP access data:

    • Select Plugins > NppFTP > Show NppFTP Window .
    • Click on the gear in the icon bar and select Profile settings.
    • In the Profiles section, click Add new.
    • Enter the desired profile name.
    • Click on OK to create the profile.
    • On the Connection tab, enter your FTP data:
    Field Input
    Hostname Your FTP server name. For example home123456789.1and1-data.host or access123456789.webspace-data.io
    Connection type SFTP (for Linux hosting) or FTPS (for Windows hosting)
    Port 22 (for Linux hosting) or 21 (for Windows hosting)
    Username Your FTP username. For example u12345678 or u12345678-xxx
    Password The password of your FTP user.
    Timeout The time interval in seconds after which a connection is terminated if the server does not respond. The default setting is 30 seconds (recommended).
    Initial remote directory OPTIONAL: Opens and displays the contents of a specific sub-folder after connecting. Leave blank to show all files and sub-folders in the web space.
  • Click on Close.

    • Connect and Edit

    • Click on the connection icon in the NppFTP menu bar.
    • Select the previously created profile. The FTP connection is now established.
    • The first time a connection is established, the message that the host key is unknown appears. To allow the connection and save the key for future sessions, click Yes.
    • You get an overview of the files on your web space and can double-click a file to edit it directly.
    • The file opens in Notepad++ and you can make your changes.
    • Saving the file will automatically uploaded the changes to the web space.

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