{"id":3847,"date":"2019-10-24T06:57:35","date_gmt":"2019-10-24T06:57:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/?p=3847"},"modified":"2026-03-09T19:19:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T19:19:29","slug":"how-to-connect-to-ftp-with-notepad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/ng\/tutorials\/how-to-connect-to-ftp-with-notepad","title":{"rendered":"How to connect to Notepad++ FTP and how to edit server files using it"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’re a web developer or planning to be one, Notepad++ is an indispensable tool for your workflow. It provides a quicker way to modify code on your server than using an FTP client. As such, in this article, we’ll be showing you how to establish a Notepad++ FTP connection and get remote access to your server.<\/p>

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Getting to Know Notepad++<\/h2>

Notepad++ is an open-source text editing software available for Microsoft Windows users. It has been a top choice for many developers due to its extensive features, including syntax highlighting and folding, text search and replace features, and multi-document view.<\/p>

Various plugins are available to enhance the software’s functionality, and one of them is NppFTP. <\/strong>The tool allows you to use Notepad++ to connect to your server files via an FTP connection, so you can edit the web files and make changes to your website.<\/p>

Establishing a Notepad++ FTP Connection<\/h2>

Perform the following steps to enable the FTP function in Notepad++:<\/p>

Step 1. Getting FTP Details<\/h3>
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  1. Download and install Notepad++<\/a> on your computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Get your FTP details by logging in to your hPanel. Then, scroll down to the Files<\/strong> section and select the FTP Account<\/strong> menu. You’ll see the details under the FTP Access<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n<\/ol>
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    The <\/span>hostname, port, username, and password will be used to connect your server to Notepad++.<\/p>

    Step 2. Connecting to Notepad++ via FTP<\/h3>
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    1. Open Notepad++ and navigate to Plugins →<\/strong> Plugins Admin…<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Once a dialog box has popped up, tick the NppFTP<\/strong> box that is under the Available tab. Press Install<\/strong>, and the application will restart.<\/li>\n<\/ol>
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      1. Head over to Plugins<\/strong> → NppFTP<\/strong> → Show NppFTP Window<\/strong>. A configuration window will appear on the right side of the app.<\/li>\n<\/ol>
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        1. Create a new profile to start using the plugin. To do so, click the gear icon in the NppFTP menu bar and select Profile settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>
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          1. Select the Add New<\/strong> button, enter the profile name,<\/strong> and press OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>
            \"Profile<\/a><\/figure><\/div>
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            1. After that, input the FTP details into the Connection<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n<\/ol>
              \"Profile<\/a><\/figure><\/div>
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              1. Navigate to the Transfers<\/strong> tab. Then, set the Connection mode<\/strong> as Active<\/strong> and the Transfer mode<\/strong> as ASCII<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>
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                1. Click on the Close<\/strong> button to save your configuration.<\/li>\n<\/ol>

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                  Pro Tip<\/h4>\n

                  The above settings will ensure that your permissions remain the same after making any changes. Using a different setup may potentially affect your website.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>

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                  1. To establish a connection, press the (Dis)connect<\/strong> button (the first one in the NppFTP menu bar), and choose your newly created FTP profile.<\/li>\n<\/ol>
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                    1. Finally, you will see a folder icon beside the (Dis)connect button. To access a directory, select the Open Directory <\/strong>button, type the Directory Name,<\/strong> and press OK<\/strong>. In the example below, we’re going to open the public_html<\/strong> folder.<\/li>\n<\/ol>
                      \"Open<\/a><\/figure><\/div>

                      Editing Server Files through Notepad++<\/h2>

                      After establishing an FTP connection in Notepad++, it’s time to edit the files within your directory. All you need to do is:<\/p>

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                      1. Double click on any files that you want to edit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      2. Once you are done, press the Save<\/strong> button to apply the changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>
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                        Pro Tip<\/h4>\n

                        It’s recommended to create a backup<\/a> before making any changes to prevent any errors like data loss or corrupted files.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>

                        Conclusion<\/h2>

                        Notepad++ can replace the traditional FTP client. Simply establish a Notepad++ FTP connection, then you can start modifying your server files. Here’s how you can do it:<\/p>

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                        1. Download and install Notepad++<\/a> on your computer. Then, get your FTP details from your hPanel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        2. Install the NppFTP plugin and create a new profile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        3. Connect to your server and access the desired directory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        4. Select the file you want to edit and save the changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>

                          Congratulations! You have successfully learned to access and manage your web files via Notepad++.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                          If you’re a web developer or planning to be one, Notepad++ is an indispensable tool for your workflow. It provides a quicker way to modify code on your server than using an FTP client. As such, in this article, we’ll be showing you how to establish a Notepad++ FTP connection and get remote access to […]<\/p>\n

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