Using Notepad++ to Connect to Your Server

Connnect to Your Server via FTP:

1. Open Notepad++.
2. In the top menu, click Plugins -> NppFTP -> Show NppFTP Window.
   
3. The NppFTP window will now be displayed. Click the Settings button, then click the Profile Settings option.
   
4. In the Profile Settings window, click Add new.
5. In the Adding profile menu, enter a name for this FTP connection and click the OK button.
   
6. Now enter your FTP information, you will need to enter your specific credentials. Below is an example of the settings, for more information see our Getting Started guide on FTP.
   

   Option	Example
   Hostname	example.com
   Connection type	This should be set to FTP
   Port	This should always be 21.
   Username	userna99
   Password	Enter your password here.
   Ask for password	Do not check this option.
   Timeout (seconds)	This is how long it will try to connect before giving up. Default is 30 (for 30 seconds).
   Initial remote directory	/public_html

   
   After entering your settings, click the Close button.
   
7. Your settings are now saved, click the Connect button, and click your new connection to open it.
   
   You will then see your files / folders listed, you can click them to navigate. If you double click a file it will open and allow you to view / edit the text or code.
   
   Congratulations, now you know how to connect to your website files using Notepad++!