Can I upload template to my server WITHOUT using an FTP??

[shelliekennedy]

I am new to using templates. For years I have designed my website using raw HTML and never had to use an FTP programme before to upload something to my website. Is there another way to upload the template to my server besides using an FTP programme? Can't I just add in an img source code for the template, wouldn't that work (ie. <img src="templatename.whatever">)? Sorry to sound dumb, but I would rather sound dumb if that means I can figure this out. Thanks

[ishkey]

You either worked on the server or what? to transport your files?

[shelliekennedy]

Yes, to transport the template files to my host. I've never used an FTP program before, I always just log into my server and type in html coding to make changes to my website, so I have never had the need before to use one. Can the template files be uploaded the same way you would upload a .gif or .jpg? Or is the only way through an FTP program?

Thanks for your help

[as005]

Use cPanel File Uploader if U use cPanel

[ishkey]

Transfering graphics is done in Binary, this mode transfers files as raw data.
Ascii mode transfers files as 'text'. Examples of ascii files would be .txt, .asp, .html, and .php files... So it's no to your question.
As as005 said use cPanel and it will do the FTP part for you.

[shelliekennedy]

Thank you ishkey and as005!!

[dork]

I just have to ask.. Why not upload to host via ftp? I am in no way an expert. At best I am a noob. Filezilla is free and easy to use. It just seems it would be so much easier to make all edits on your pc and upload the templates.

I often use notepad++(another free application) to eidt html pages, css pages and many other formats and away they go via ftp. I keep one window open for the and simply refresh to see how they look on the host. Im sure there are many many more programs that are free for editing, uploading.

[ishkey]

Alot of people create their first site with the software suppied by the host. Which is located on the server so there is no need to upload anything from your pc. It's only when they move away from the limitations of the supplied host software they discover a FTP program. Also most hosts provide a java FTP program which works just as well for uploading.
It gets down to personal preference.