When you select a file and click Put in the Site window, Dreamweaver uploads the file to the folder on the server entered into the Host Directory field. When you are unable to connect to the server, leave the Host Directory field blank and drag the file over instead of using Put. Dropping a file in the wrong directory will cause links to stop working and prevent images on the page from displaying. Back to contents Trying another FTP client When troubleshooting FTP problems, the number of factors involved makes it essential to narrow down the source of the issue. One good test is to try connecting and transferring with another FTP client.
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The most common reason for another FTP client to work when Dreamweaver's FTP tool does not is a misconfigured server or buggy daemon. Many dedicated FTP clients are written to compensate for these issues on the server side. Dreamweaver's FTP tool is not. Dreamweaver's FTP tool also expects to have the Host Directory information entered exactly as specified by the newest FTP standards and will not be as forgiving as other clients regarding that issue. Please see Host Directory above.