FTP Transfer with DOS

1. Open a DOS prompt. [Start Menu -> Run, type “cmd”]
2. Navigate to the location on your computer that you want to download to or upload from using DOS “cd” command.
3. Once in the desired directory, type “ftp ftp.padtinc.com” to connect to the PADT FTP site.
4. Login with your assigned username and password, or anonymously if you dont have one. To login as an anonymous user:
   • User: anonymous
   • Password: "your exact email address, ex. john.smith@enterprise.com"
5. Navigate to the desired folder on the FTP site using “cd” commands.
6. To upload a file to the FTP site, use the “put” command followed by the file name.
• For instance, “put file.doc”
7. To download a file from the FTP site, use the “get” command followed by the file name.
   • For instance, “get file.doc”
8. To see additional FTP commands, type “help” at the FTP prompt.
9. When finished, you can exit the FTP utility by typing the “bye” command.

Notes on File Locations!!

• If you are SENDING files to a PADT representative: Please place (copy and paste them into the directory) your files into the Employees --> Employee Name --> in subdirectory.
• If you are RECEIVING a file from a PADT representative, you should look for your file in the in the Employees --> Employee Name --> out subdirectory.
• You may also place your files in the public folder

Questions or Problems?

If you have any questions or problems, please don’t hesitate to contact PADT!