Using FTP Access with Notepad++

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Learn how to set up an FTP connection with the text editor Notepad++ to edit files directly on the web space.

Since Notepad++ itself does not include any FTP functions, the NppFTP extension must be installed and set up. NppFTP is free and supports encryption via SFTP and FTPS.

Prerequisites

Notepad++ has already been installed on your computer.

Install NppFTP extension

Start Notepad++ and click in the menu on Plugins > Plugin Manager > Show Plugin Manager.
Select NppFTP.
Click on Install.

Alternatively, you can install the extension manually. Further information can be found here.

Create FTP profile

Now create a profile with your FTP access data:

Select Plugins > NppFTP > Show NppFTP Window .
Click on the gear in the icon bar and select Profile settings.
In the Profiles section, click Add new.
Enter the desired profile name.
Click on OK to create the profile.
On the Connection tab, enter your FTP data:

Field	Input
Hostname	Your FTP server name. For example home123456789.1and1-data.host or access123456789.webspace-data.io
Connection type	SFTP (for Linux hosting) or FTPS (for Windows hosting)
Port	22 (for Linux hosting) or 21 (for Windows hosting)
Username	Your FTP username. For example u12345678 or u12345678-xxx
Password	The password of your FTP user.
Timeout	The time interval in seconds after which a connection is terminated if the server does not respond. The default setting is 30 seconds (recommended).
Initial remote directory	OPTIONAL: Opens and displays the contents of a specific sub-folder after connecting. Leave blank to show all files and sub-folders in the web space.

Click on Close.

Connect and Edit

Click on the connection icon in the NppFTP menu bar.
Select the previously created profile. The FTP connection is now established.
You get an overview of the files on your web space and can double-click a file to edit it directly.
The file opens in Notepad++ and you can make your changes.
Saving the file will automatically uploaded the changes to the web space.

Please Note:

The first time a connection is established, the message that the host key is unknown appears. To allow the connection and save the key for future sessions, click Yes.