How do I FTP to my "K" drive?

The FTP server is now available for connecting to your "K drive" the new department Microsoft Server. Whenever possible we recommend moving files using FTP rather than mailing the files to yourself. This will reduce the load on our already overcrowded mail service.

When in the office save your files to the "K drive" and then you will be able to access those files from any internet connected computer using an FTP program like FileZilla or any internet browser. The department provides FileZilla on all computers in Derby and you can down load the program free at http://sourceforge.net/projects/filezilla.

To access your "K drive" using FTP go to the following address:

ftp.polisci.ohio-state.edu

When using a internet browser go to the following URL:

ftp://ftp.polisci.ohio-state.edu

Enter your username (name.n) and password that you use to connect to the internet in the office. You should then see the files on your "K drive".

To move files to and from the server open a Window Explorer box by following these instructions:

To view this FTP site in Windows Explorer, click Page, and then click Open FTP Site in Windows Explorer.

You should now be able to move files to the "K" drive using the Windows Explorer box. 

When you save copies of files to the "K drive" they are backed up every night and they are accessible from any computer connected to the internet.
 

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