Changes between Version 5 and Version 6 of FAQ/downloadftp

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Nov 10, 2015, 1:36:22 PM (8 years ago)

Author:

dac

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FAQ/downloadftp

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 = Downloading Data via FTP =
 
-ARSF commonly deliver data via FTP. This allows PIs faster access to data and easier distribution across multiple institutions. While it is possible to download data using a web browser (e.g., IE, Chrome) for large files it is often better to use a specialised FTP client. For Windows / OS X we recommend [https://cyberduck.io/?l=en Cyberduck], for Linux we recommend using [http://lftp.yar.ru/desc.html lftp] from the command line. However, a number of other clients are available (e.g., FileZilla) which could be used instead.
+ARSF commonly deliver data via FTP. This allows PIs faster access to data and easier distribution across multiple institutions. The delivery email will contain the following details about the FTP server
+
+{{{
+...The login details are as follows:
+
+user: arsfN
+password: PASSWORD
+address: ftp.rsg.pml.ac.uk
+
+link: ftp://arsfN:PASSWORD@ftp.rsg.pml.ac.uk/
+}}}
+
+Clicking on the link will normally open in web browser (e.g., IE, Chrome). While it is possible to download files individually through a web browser for multiple large files it is better to use a specialised FTP client. For Windows / OS X we recommend [https://cyberduck.io/?l=en Cyberduck], for Linux we recommend using [http://lftp.yar.ru/desc.html lftp] from the command line. However, a number of other clients are available (e.g., FileZilla) which could be used instead.
 
 == Cyberduck (Windows / OS X) ==
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 * Download Cyberduck from https://cyberduck.io/?l=en and follow the instructions to install.
 * Open Cyberduck (yellow duck icon) and click on the 'Open Connection' icon in the top left corner.                  
-* Enter the address in the 'Server' box and username and password (these are provided in delivery email) and click 'Connect'
+* Enter the address in the 'Server' box and username and password in their respective boxes. Once these have been entered (see below) click 'Connect'
 
 [[Image(cyberduck1_open_connection.png​, width=800px, align=center)]]
                                                             
-* Click 'Continue' at warning about unsecured FTP connection. This is a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_Transfer_Protocol#Security known problem with FTP] (you can safely tick 'Don't show again')
+* Click 'Continue' at warning about unsecured FTP connection, as shown below. This is a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_Transfer_Protocol#Security known problem with FTP] (you can safely tick 'Don't show again')
 
 [[Image(cyberduck2_unsecure_connection.png​​, width=800px, align=center)]]