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Setting Up BizSocials Server in Dreamweaver

Setting Up BizSocials Server in Dreamweaver

Purpose

To connect Dreamweaver to the live BizSocials website files so the tech team can edit directly on the remote server.

1. Launch Dreamweaver

  • Open Adobe Dreamweaver on your computer.

  • Ensure you are in the Files workspace so the Files panel is visible.

2. Create a New Site

  1. Go to the top menu → Site → New Site.

  2. Site Name: BizSocials

  3. Local Site Folder: Select or create a folder on your computer where Dreamweaver will store temporary local versions of the files.
    Example: C:\DreamweaverSites\BizSocials

3. Add Server Details

  1. In the Site Setup window, select Servers in the left panel.

  2. Click the + (Add New Server) button.

  3. Server Name: BizSocials Live

  4. Connect Using: FTP

  5. FTP Address (Server): ftp.bizsocials.com

  6. Port: 21

  7. Username: (from screenshot) bizsocials

  8. Password: Use your cPanel account password (this works instead of the FTP-specific password).

  9. Root Directory: /public_html/

  10. Web URL: https://bizsocials.com/


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4. Configure Connection Settings

  1. Leave Use Passive FTP checked (recommended for most servers).

  2. Leave Use Secure FTP (SFTP) unchecked since the server is set for standard FTP on port 21.

  3. Optionally check Maintain Synchronization Information so Dreamweaver can track changes.

5. Test the Connection

  1. Click Test in the server setup window.

  2. If successful, you’ll see:
    Dreamweaver connected to your Web server successfully.

  3. If it fails, double-check:

    • Password (must be the working cPanel password)

    • Port (21)

    • FTP address spelling

6. Save and Apply

  1. Click Save to close the server setup.

  2. Click Save again to close Site Setup.

7. Connect to the Server

  1. In the Files panel, choose Remote Server from the drop-down.

  2. Click the Connect icon (plug symbol).

  3. You should now see the remote file structure.

  4. Navigate to /public_html/ to access live website files.

8. Editing Files

  • Download first: Right-click the file → Get to save a local copy before editing.

  • Edit the file locally.

  • Upload changes: Right-click the file → Put to send it back to the server.

9. Important Notes

  • Do not work in /home/bizsocials/ directly — always edit inside /public_html/ for the live site.

  • Avoid deleting core template or system files unless absolutely necessary.

  • Maintain backups before major edits.