# Set up ftp in new classic site **URL:** \ **Category:** RapidWeaver Classic\ **Created:** [April 12, 2026, 1:07am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/set-up-ftp-in-new-classic-site/55645 "2026-04-12T01:07:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![clearstone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9fc29f/32.png) [@clearstone](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/clearstone)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2026, 1:07am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/set-up-ftp-in-new-classic-site/55645/1 "2026-04-12T01:07:19Z")
FTP Username: **unlnmulm** FTP server: **[ftp.clearstone.net](http://ftp.clearstone.net)** FTP & explicit FTPS port: **21** **image redacted due to password being displayed** I think I entered it all correctly, but it does’n’t connect. thanks for helping. Rachel ---
**Author:** ![TomM](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/tomm/32/265_2.png) [@TomM](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/TomM)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2026, 1:47am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/set-up-ftp-in-new-classic-site/55645/2 "2026-04-12T01:47:25Z")
While we wait for the experts to comment, shouldn’t it be https ---
**Author:** ![Fuellemann](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/fuellemann/32/22871_2.png) [@Fuellemann](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Fuellemann)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2026, 2:34am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/set-up-ftp-in-new-classic-site/55645/3 "2026-04-12T02:34:44Z")
Looks like you are with exacthosting? Then the ftp server name might be wrong? ![image](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/7/a/7a34ea6431fd8550bc75805d57959ab1a808272e.png) See: > **[FTP account management in cPanel](https://support.exacthosting.com/support/solutions/articles/201000065876-ftp-account-management-in-cpanel)** > > Exact Hosting provides web hosting plans that allow user access via File Transfer Protocol (FTP) to manage files for your website. Third-party FTP clients such as Cyberduck allow access to your website files and folders in a drag-and-drop interf... ---
**Author:** ![clearstone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9fc29f/32.png) [@clearstone](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/clearstone)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2026, 3:09am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/set-up-ftp-in-new-classic-site/55645/4 "2026-04-12T03:09:38Z")
I was with Chillidog because they understood rapid weaver. then we’ve been sold out to exact and I feel pretty lost. they told me to use the chilidog site. but tomorrow with a clear head I’ll try your idea of using exact. thank you! I miss the old customer service with telephone help. ---
**Author:** ![Fuellemann](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/fuellemann/32/22871_2.png) [@Fuellemann](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Fuellemann)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2026, 5:15am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/set-up-ftp-in-new-classic-site/55645/5 "2026-04-12T05:15:57Z")
Yeah, best switch over to elements hosting 🙂 But you can contact exacthosting here: ![image](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/f/1/f1fcd474f212ca9185bda43773a8a96a4e588067.png) Chat should be available 7 days a week: > **[Support](https://support.exacthosting.com/support/home)** Cheers Jan ---
**Author:** ![clearstone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9fc29f/32.png) [@clearstone](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/clearstone)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2026, 12:49pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/set-up-ftp-in-new-classic-site/55645/6 "2026-04-12T12:49:23Z")
so you are saying the exact hosting IS the best for rapid weaver? I will try their texting service. Many thanks. ---
**Author:** ![clearstone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9fc29f/32.png) [@clearstone](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/clearstone)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2026, 12:50pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/set-up-ftp-in-new-classic-site/55645/7 "2026-04-12T12:50:28Z")
Thank you Tom ---
**Author:** ![Fuellemann](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/fuellemann/32/22871_2.png) [@Fuellemann](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Fuellemann)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2026, 1:13pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/set-up-ftp-in-new-classic-site/55645/8 "2026-04-12T13:13:42Z")
No, elements hosting by Realmac would be the best service. Contact @differentdan for any information about this and he will help to switch you over as well… ---
**Author:** ![differentdan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/differentdan/32/33530_2.png) [@differentdan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/differentdan)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2026, 2:22pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/set-up-ftp-in-new-classic-site/55645/9 "2026-04-12T14:22:40Z")
Thanks @Fuellemann 🙂 Hi @clearstone, if you have any questions about moving your hosting [over to us](https://elementshosting.io/) feel free to let me know, happy to help. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![clearstone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9fc29f/32.png) [@clearstone](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/clearstone)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2026, 2:23pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/set-up-ftp-in-new-classic-site/55645/10 "2026-04-12T14:23:47Z")
yes, I have every question. guess you just want me to read the page, eh? ---
**Author:** ![differentdan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/differentdan/32/33530_2.png) [@differentdan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/differentdan)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2026, 2:25pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/set-up-ftp-in-new-classic-site/55645/11 "2026-04-12T14:25:43Z")
Hi @clearstone Feel free to ask any questions you have, no worries. 🙂 If you want to send me a DM here on the forum feel free to as well.