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Note :

       Follow the directions below to connect to your FTP client.
  • Open your FTP client...
  • How To Make A 'Quick Connection'
    (Refer to your own FTP software tutorials for additional information)

  • Example:
    Enter the following information in the 'Quick Connect' box.
    * Host Address: (Enter your hosting address)
    * Port: (Usually '21')
    * Uncheck the "Anonymous login" button.
    * Username: (Enter your hosting/FTP Username)
    * Password: (Enter your hosting/FTP Password)
    * Find this directory:  __VROOT_DIR__/resources/design/

  • Uploading Your Template:
    Make a new directory here ( __VROOT_DIR__/resources/design/ ). As a security feature, __SITE_NAME__ Internet Based Members allows you to revert back to an original template if you wish to, so ensure you do the following:

    Create two (2) files, one named "template.html" and the second called "backup.html"
    Note: The "backup.html" becomes your 'Save Back To Original' option if needed and will allow you to go back to your original template design via the 'Modify Template' page in __SITE_NAME__ Admin.

    Similarly, do the same with your 'CSS' file - Create and upload two files -
    The first being "css.css" and the second being "css1.css." In this instance "css1.css" becomes your backup file should you ever need to revert back to the original settings.

  • To enable preview mode on the 'Templates Listing' page also upload a template thumbnail image -
    You must name this "thumb.jpg" and upload it to the "images" folder which resides in the new directory you made.
    Example: (__VROOT_DIR__/resources/design/your_template_directory/images/thumb.jpg)
    After creating your new directory and uploading your files, log back into your __SITE_NAME__ Admin panel and browse to Site Design / Page Management Module >> Templates Design and your newly uploaded template should be available to further modify or select as your site's default template.
  • Remember: Preview your template using the 'Preview' function before hitting the 'Set As Default' button
  • Remember: Ensure you have correctly placed the special _tags_ into your html files to display links/content and features properly in your new templates