How to set up your system for SFF Net - Other Windows Software

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Windows Software Setup Instructions

mIRC
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Setting up mIRC is fairly simple. The first time you start the program after installing, it will ask for your user information. (If you're already using mIRC with other IRC networks, your user information will already be entered.

Enter your name, email address, and the nickname you want others to see in IRC (we'll use "Brunette" in these examples). You can also enter an alternate nickname to use in case someone else is already signed on with your first choice.

Mirc setup

Note that IRC nicknames must be unique. For example, If you pick "Jim" as your nick, you'll only get to use it if you log on before any of the dozens of other Jims. If both of your nickname choices are in use, IRC won't even let you login. Avoid the problem by picking a short, unique nickname instead (i.e. IRCMaven).

Add the SFF Net IRC server to your list of servers. You do this by clicking on the Add button on the Options screen. (this screen will automatically popup during your first use of the program. If you want to bring it back later, choose File --> Options from the menu.
Fill in the fields on the Add Server screen. Use "SFF Net" for your Description, "irc.sff.net" for your Server and the default port of "6667" will probably work for you. If you're coming from AOL or any other provider who blocks port 6667, use "7777" instead. You don't need to fill in the Group or Password fields.
Reminder - SFF Net IRC is a private server, it is not part of any other IRC network (i.e. Undernet, Dal-net, etc.) If you wish to use any of those networks, you'll need to select a different server when you connect).
Your screen should look like this before you proceed:

Mirc setup

That's all there is to setting up IRC! However, you'll probably want to review some of the default preferences to be sure certain settings are active to enhance your security against receiving harmful files while in IRC. There are some viruses that spread only in IRC, but most of those require that you have automatic file receiving turned on.
To avoid this (and to enable Flood protection which prevents someone from sending large amounts of text that can overwhelm your reader) use the Category listing on the left side of the Options screen to pull up the following screens. Verify that your settings are set as in the examples:

Mirc setup
In the IRC --> Flood section, enable Flood Protection.
In the General --> Lock section, disable file Gets, and the /run and /dll commands.
In the DCC section, make sure Show get dialog is selected, and that If Auto-get and file exists is set to "Ask"
Finally, In the DCC --> Folders section, be sure that the Ignore file types option is checked.
You're now ready to chat!
Please see the IRC Quickstart instructions for tips on how to use mIRC in an SFF Net IRC session.

FileZilla
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FileZilla is a free, simple-to-use FTP (File Transfer Protocol) program for Windows, Macs, Linux, and other machines. Configuring it for SFF Net is quite simple.
If you will be using FileZilla to access your SFF Net People Page (i.e. http://www.sff.net/BettyB) you can use FileZilla's Quickconnect toolbar. If you have a hosted domain website (i.e. http://www.bettyboop.com), skip ahead to the Site Manager instructions.
Quickconnect Instructions (People Page only)

Start FileZilla and find the Quickconnect toolbar (it has the Quickconnect button on it).
Enter people.sff.net in the Host field, and your SFF Net username and password in their corresponding fields (you can leave the Port field blank.

FileZilla setup

And that's all there is to it! (really). You're all set to start transferring files.

Site Manager Instructions
If you will be accessing a hosted domain website (i.e. http://www.bettyboop.com), you'll need to complete the following steps instead:

Start FileZilla and open the Site Manager (File --> Site Manager on the menu).
FileZilla setup

Click the New Site button and give the new site a name (such as "www.bettyboop.com").


Next, on the General tab, you need to enter the necessary information for accessing the FTP server:

Enter public.sff.net in the Host field. (leave the Port: field blank)

Select FTP - File Transfer Protocol from the Servertype: drop-down list.

Select Normal from the Logontype: drop-down list.

Enter your SFF Net username in the User: field.
Enter your SFF Net password in the Password: field.

FileZilla setup

Your screen should look similar to the above.
Click the Advanced tab and enter the path to the name of your website proceeded by a slash, i.e. /www.bettyboop.com) in the Default remote directory: field.

Congrats, you're done! Just highlight your new site in the Site Manager and click the Connect button to start copying files.

WS_FTP
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WS_FTP is a simple-to-use FTP (File Transfer Protocol) program for Windows machines. Configuring it for SFF Net is quite simple.

Start WS_FTP , then run the Site Profile Wizard from the Sites option on the menu. Enter a name for the new site (such as "SFF Net"). Click the Next button to continue.
WS_FTP setup

Next, you need to enter the correct host name for the FTP server.

If you are accessing your SFF Net People Page (i.e. http://www.sff.net/BettyB), enter people.sff.net in the Host Name or Address field.

If you are accessing a hosted domain website (i.e. http://www.bettyboop.com), you should enter public.sff.net in the Host Name or Address field.

Click the Next button to continue.
WS_FTP setup

Enter your SFF Net username in the User ID field, and your SFF Net password in the Password field. Your screen should look similar to this. Click Finish to complete the wizard.

Congrats! If you have a People Page, you're done! However, if you have a hosted domain site, you'll need to complete the following steps:

Highlight the site you just created (SFF Net) and click the Edit Button.
WS_FTP setup

On the Site Options page, click the Startup tab, and enter the path to the name of your website proceeded by a slash, i.e. /www.bettyboop.com). Your screen should look similar to this before clicking OK.

You're all set. When the Connect to Remote Host screen returns, highlight the SFF Net site and click the Connect button and start copying files!

CuteFTP
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CuteFTP is a simple-to-use FTP (File Transfer Protocol) program for Windows machines. Configuring it for SFF Net is quite simple.

Start CuteFTP , then run the Connection Wizard from the File option on the menu. Enter a name for the new site (such as "SFF Net"). Click the Next button to continue.
CuteFTP setup

Next, you need to enter the correct host name for the FTP server.

If you are accessing your SFF Net People Page (i.e. http://www.sff.net/BettyB), enter people.sff.net in the Host Name field.

If you are accessing a hosted domain website (i.e. http://www.bettyboop.com), you should enter public.sff.net in the Host Name field.

Click the Next button to continue.
CuteFTP setup

Enter your SFF Net username in the User Name field, and your SFF Net password in the Password field. Your screen should look similar to this.

What you enter on the Default Local Folder screen depends on the type of website you're going to access.

If you are accessing your SFF Net People Page (i.e. http://www.sff.net/BettyB), leave this field blank.

If you are accessing a hosted domain website (i.e. http://www.bettyboop.com), enter the path to the name of your website proceeded by a slash, i.e. /www.bettyboop.com).

CuteFTP setup

On the last wizard screen, you can choose whether you want the SFF Net connection to start automatically when you start CuteFTP. If so, click the box. Then click Finish to complete the wizard.

Congrats! If you have a People Page, you're done! However, if you have a hosted domain site, you'll need to complete the following steps:

Bring up the Site Manager from the File menu option. Highlight the site you just created (SFF Net) and click the Edit Button.
CuteFTP setup

On the Site Properties page, find the Default Remote Directory field and verify that the path to your people website is displayed (it should be /www.[your site name]). Your screen should look similar to this before clicking OK.

You're all set. Just click the Connect button on the menu and start copying files!

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