FTP Instructions
Special NOTE:
Before uploading your files using FTP, you must re-name the file that represents your home-page to: index.html (lower case). Users will be unable to automatically view your home page if you don't!
(FTP stands for "file transfer protocol." FTP-software sends files from your computer across the internet and "up" into your website.)
You will most likely be transferring files to your website using FTP software such as Filezilla. If this is not installed on your system, you may download the latest version from Sourceforge.net: Filezilla FTP Client (Open Source GPL) - Free Download.
Connect to SonCom.
Launch your FTP program, such as: WS_FTP.exe
Follow the instructions for the specific FTP program you are using. FTP programs generally have the following fields. (Not all of them need to be filled in).
Profile Name= Your domain name or any short description
Host Name= ftp.soncom.com
Host Type= Auto Detect
User ID= Your assigned user id
Pass Word= Your selected or assigned password
Remote Host Directory= www (Or you may leave blank and change after you connect.)
Local PC directory= (Leave blank. You can change after you connect.)
4.) Your FTP window will allow you to select a file from your hard drive to transfer it across to your website.
5.) Open a browser window to view your uploaded pages.
6.) Visit SiteOwner to register your domain with many of the major serch engines
Two Important tips:
Always remember to "Save" your HTML document before uploading it.
Also, you must "Refresh" or "Reload" your browser in order to view changes made to your pages!
Keep in mind that you typically only need your USER ID and PASSWORD in order to FTP.
While the above information will suffice for most FTP software, you may be using a file transfer program not covered by the above examples.
In such cases, you will get more answers (faster) by reading the "Read-Me" or HELP section of the software your are using, or by going to the FAQ page (Frequently Asked Questions) of the site WHOSE SOFTWARE YOU ARE USING.
MS FrontPage Instructions
Special NOTE:
Before uploading your files using MSFP, you must re-name the file that represents your home-page to: index.htm (lower case). Users will be unable to automatically view your home page if you don't!
FrontPage Instructions
Connect to SonCom.
Launch your MSFP Web Publishing Wizard
Follow the instructions for the specific version of MSFP you are using. MSFP generally has the following fields, but there are a couple of different versions, so they may not match exactly
File or Folder Name= The file name of the file you want to publish (folder name if you have multiple pages and images.)
URL or Internet address= http://www.soncom.com/your username
Username= Your assigned user id
PassWord= Your selected or assigned password
4.) Open a browser window to view your uploaded pages.
5.) Visit SiteOwner to register your domain with many of the major serch engines
Two Important tips:
Always remember to "Save" your HTML document before uploading it.
Also, you must "Refresh" or "Reload" your browser in order to view changes made to your pages!
While the above information will suffice for most versions of MSFP, you may be using a version not covered by the above examples.
In such cases, you will get more answers (faster) by reading the "Read-Me" or HELP section of the software your are using, or by going to the FAQ page (Frequently Asked Questions) .
E-mail Configuration
Your typical settings are as follows:
POP user name: Same as your logon user name.
SMTP Server: smtp.soncom.com
POP Server: mail.soncom.com
Make sure to set your E-mail address in your email application to user_name@soncom.com. See instructions below.
Changing Your E-Mail
"Return-Address"
You may want to change your "Reply-to" address in your
E-mail settings so that your outgoing E-mail reflects your website
mailing address. This is done simply by going to the
"Settings"
area of the E-mail software that you are currently using to collect
your mail.
Step-by-Step Modification
of *Return-Address
In Netscape 3.0:
Select Options,
then select Mail-and-News-Preferences, then Identity, then modify
Reply-to-Address field.
In Communicator (4.0 or higher):
Select Edit, then select Preferences, then Identity, then modify
E-mail Address field.
In Microsoft Internet Explorer:
Select Mail, then select Readmail, then Mail, then Options, then
Server, then modify E-mail Address field.
In Eudora:
Select Special, then select Settings, then Personal- Information,
then modify Return-Address field.
If you have any suggestions on what to add to this FAQ, please email them to info@soncom.com