Re: [cobalt-users] Problem accessing Virtual Sites root through FTP

["Tom Dupre" <dupre@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> I'm using Dreaweaver FTP and have host defined as my one and only IP
address (although I've tried sitename www.sitename.co.uk).  I
> would think the path should be /home/sites/site1/web which should take me
to root level of the virtual site, but always it fails. It
> will succeed with nothing or /web as path, with user or site admin
details.
>
> I dont understand it, any ideas?

There is another thread discussing changing Proftpd.conf which would
probably do what you want.  However being a newbie myself, I am just
changing the initial directory - this will take you to the top level of the
virtual site.  I use this for Dreamweaver, Ultraedit and WS_FTP and it works
fine.  Eg for Dreamweaver:
HTTP Address www.sitename.co.uk
Web Server Info: FTP Host - www.sitename.co.uk
Host Directory:   ../../  [this is probably the only bit you're missing]
The username and password can be those of the site administrator.

Tom Dupre
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