What is the root directory in Dreamweaver?

Local root folder stores the files you’re working on. Dreamweaver refers to this folder as your “local site.” This folder is typically on your local computer, but it can also be on a network server. Remote folder stores your files for testing, production, collaboration, and so on.

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How do I connect to a remote server in Dreamweaver?

To add a new server connection in Dreamweaver:

Open the Site Setup box.
On the top left of the Site Setup box, select the Servers tab.
Click the plus (+) sign that appears directly beneath the ‘Name’ field.
After you enter the server settings, click the Test button to confirm the connection.

What is a local root folder?

Root folder: Every file that you use for your website should be in one, single, main folder on your hard drive. This is the local root folder, where local means on your computer. You can name it websites, www, webwork, etc. as long as it is meaningful to you.

Where does Dreamweaver store site definitions?

Windows. On a Windows machine the site definitions for Dreamweaver CS6 are stored in the Windows Registry at: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Adobe\Common\12.0\Sites. The file we are looking for is the Site Prefs text file.

What is a root directory on USB?

The Root folder on any drive is simply the top level of the drive. If you have the USB stick plugged into your computer then open My Computer or just Computer (depending on Windows version) you will see the stick as a drive.

What is FTP address Dreamweaver?

The FTP Address is normally your domain with “ftp.” added in front. If my domain was example.com, I would use ftp.example.com. The username should be your hosting account username. Password should be your hosting account password. The Root Directory is normally public_html.

How do I change the root directory in Dreamweaver?

Select your site in the list, and then click Edit. Click the Browse For Folder icon to the right of the Local Site Folder setting. Browse to the location of the original local site root folder, or browse to a new local root folder, and then click Choose or Select.

How do I manage my website in Dreamweaver?

Just start Dreamweaver and follow the instructions below.

Choose “Manage Sites”. Click the Site menu and choose Manage Sites:
Choose your site. Click the site name you want to view or edit, then click the Edit button or pencil icon.
Access the Server information.
Edit the FTP settings.
Publishing your files.

How do I connect FTP to Dreamweaver?

Configuring FTP

Open Dreamweaver CS5.
For site name, enter a phrase that describes your site.
Click Servers from the left-hand side.
Click the + button to add a server.
Enter a server name.
Connect using FTP.
Host or Root Directory should be public_html if this is your main site with us.