To transfer your code and other files from your computer to your hosting company, you use something known as File Transfer Protocaol. (FTP)
As the name suggested, file transfer protocol allows you to transfer files across the internet from your computer to the webserver hosting your site.
There are many FTP programs that offer a simple interface that shows you the files on your computer alongside the files that are on your web server. These allow you to drag and drop files from your computer to the server or vice versa.
Some hosting companies offer tools to upload files to their server using a web browser, but it is more common to use an FTP program as they are faster at transmitting files.
When you purchase your web hosting, you will be given FTP details that you enter into your FTP program in order to connect to the server. Usually this will be an address (eg. ftp://mydomain.com) a username, and a password. It is important to keep this information secure in order to prevent strangers from gaining access to your server.
As the name suggested, file transfer protocol allows you to transfer files across the internet from your computer to the webserver hosting your site.
There are many FTP programs that offer a simple interface that shows you the files on your computer alongside the files that are on your web server. These allow you to drag and drop files from your computer to the server or vice versa.
Some hosting companies offer tools to upload files to their server using a web browser, but it is more common to use an FTP program as they are faster at transmitting files.
When you purchase your web hosting, you will be given FTP details that you enter into your FTP program in order to connect to the server. Usually this will be an address (eg. ftp://mydomain.com) a username, and a password. It is important to keep this information secure in order to prevent strangers from gaining access to your server.
Here is a list of some popular FTP applications.
Using FTP
Once the program is launched, you will be prompted to enter a Host info / URL and a password. These will be provided by your web host provider when you purchased your web domain and server space. Once logged in, you will see all of the files on the web server. For example blue host has some default files already put in the main folder. (the main folder where you will be using is public_html on blue host. ) Your provider may be different, so read your provider's instructions carefully or contact their support staff.
Once the program is launched, you will be prompted to enter a Host info / URL and a password. These will be provided by your web host provider when you purchased your web domain and server space. Once logged in, you will see all of the files on the web server. For example blue host has some default files already put in the main folder. (the main folder where you will be using is public_html on blue host. ) Your provider may be different, so read your provider's instructions carefully or contact their support staff.