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How to Connect to your Server via FTP with Notepad++  Print this Article

One way to edit files on your server is to use Notepad++. Notepad++ has a great FTP capability that allows you to edit your files directly on the server. The following will explain the steps on how to edit your files using Notepad++.

Note! Notepad++ is only available on Windows.

FTP configuration with Notepad++

  1. Open NotePad++.
  2. Go to Plugins > NppFTP > Show NppFTP Window in the menu at the top of your Notepad++.
    Go to plugins Notepad++

     

     
  3. In the NppFTP Window, click the gear and select Profile Settings.
    Profile settings Notepad++

     

     
  4. Click Add new.
    Add new profile Notepad++

     

     
  5. On the “Adding profile” pop up, name the FTP Profile Connection.
    Adding profile Notepad++

     

     

    Click OK.

  6. Enter your FTP credentials in the Connection tab.
    Connection settings Notepad++

     

     

    When you are done adding the FTP information click close.

  7. Click the (Dis)Connect icon in the NppFTP window.
    Select your new Profile.

     

    Select your profile Notepad++

     

    Your Notepad++ should display your FTP connection log and details at the bottom and the files on your server in the NppFTP window.
    FTP connection in Notepad++

     

Congratulations, you learned how to connect to your server using Notepad++. 

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