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[nightshade]

So how exactly do I go about uploading files.   Do I have to wait the 24-72 hours first or can I get everything up and running before that?  Do I have to have an outside FTP or is there one here I use.   If it's here how do I access it?  I've been looking and watching the videos but just can't seem to figure it out.   I've been with another company and am used to uploading etc.   I just need to figure it out on here now.

[late664]

As soon as your hosting CP is set up, it's all ready for files to be uploaded.

You can use pretty much any FTP client.  To do so, point it to your Host Name.  Most likely it's an IP address, or you can just type in your domain name.  Type in your login information for your hosting/website.  Everything else should be left at default (most FTP clients, not all).  Click connect and it should take you straight to your root folder, and everything should be uploaded to public_html.

You can also upload files directly through your control panel.  After logging in, click on "File Manager".  From there, everything is pretty straight forward.  Get familiar with it. . .  good luck!