Originally Posted by
Double Zero
Thanks for that - I'll check again but have a nasty feeling I tried the ftp prefix early on & it wasn't an option ( the saga drags on ).
I forget now, am I able to transfer the whole lot, domain name & all ( my ownership ??? ) to another host ?
As I say I'll go through your suggestions ASAP, thanks again.
I've been updating my post with some details on using a standard FTP program, which I suggest you try. If the server can't be contacted, or the login is refused, then it's a problem with the server or login details they gave you, you'd need to check with them or their website. IMHO it's a good idea to get familiar with standard FTP, in case you need it - it's the fallback file access method that should work even if you have FrontPage or web browser problems.
Sure, you can transfer the domain to a different host, the key step is changing the DNS Name Server addresses with your domain registrar. The new hoster would give you those addresses. They'd also give you an IP address that you could use to create and test the site, and only change the DNS details when you're ready for the new site to go live.