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==Creating a Temporary FTP==
 
==Creating a Temporary FTP==
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[[Creating Temporary FTP]]
 
To set up your temporary FTP, go to the [https://ssl.et.byu.edu/cms CAEDM Account Manager]
 
To set up your temporary FTP, go to the [https://ssl.et.byu.edu/cms CAEDM Account Manager]
 
* Login with your [[CAEDM Account#CAEDM username]] and [[password]].   
 
* Login with your [[CAEDM Account#CAEDM username]] and [[password]].   
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==Accessing Your FTP Site==
 
==Accessing Your FTP Site==
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[[Accessing Your FTP]]
 
To add files to your FTP site use your favorite FTP program and login using your temporary username and password.  See [[this article]] for more information on using FTP.
 
To add files to your FTP site use your favorite FTP program and login using your temporary username and password.  See [[this article]] for more information on using FTP.
  
 
==Security==
 
==Security==
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[[Security]]
 
FTP does not encrypt usernames or passwords which makes hacking your FTP site relatively easy, so be careful with the files you choose to upload.
 
FTP does not encrypt usernames or passwords which makes hacking your FTP site relatively easy, so be careful with the files you choose to upload.

Revision as of 16:48, 7 March 2012

As part of your CAEDM account you are allowed a temporary FTP site so you can share files with other people ouside the college or university. FTP sites are available for 7 days with a possibility to renew once for an additional 3 days. You will be issued a temporary username and password to access your FTP site. Your Temporary username and password may be given to anyone who needs to access your files.

Creating a Temporary FTP

Creating Temporary FTP To set up your temporary FTP, go to the CAEDM Account Manager

  • Login with your CAEDM Account#CAEDM username and password.
  • Click the link called "Temporary FTP" on the left hand side.
  • Click the button named "Create new FTP Site". This button will set up your Temporary FTP. (Note: It may take up to 5 mins for your FTP to be enabled)
  • You will see that your site has been created but the username and password have not yet been assigned. Refreshing the page will show your FTP username and password.

Accessing Your FTP Site

Accessing Your FTP To add files to your FTP site use your favorite FTP program and login using your temporary username and password. See this article for more information on using FTP.

Security

Security FTP does not encrypt usernames or passwords which makes hacking your FTP site relatively easy, so be careful with the files you choose to upload.