FTP and Encryption Tutorial

In this tutorial we will teach you:

1. How to Zip, Encrypt, and Password Protect your files
2. How to upload and retrieve files from our FTP site

If you have little or no experience with Winzip or FTP it is recommended that you print these instructions first as they will be easier to follow

WinZip is a free program that you can use to Zip, Encrypt, and Password Protect your files.

WinZip can be downloaded at www.winzip.com here Simply download the free trial and follow instructions

The following instructions for encryption are based on WinZip version 11.1:Top

1. Select the file(s) that you want to encrypt by left clicking or holding the <control> (ctrl) key while clicking multiple files
2. Once you have selected your files right click on one of the selected files
3. In the context menu (the right-click menu) select "Winzip"
4. Then select "Add to zip file.." (see image below)
   
5. If you have not purchased Winzip and are using the evaluation version you may receive a registration screen. If you do, click "Use evaluation version" button to continue using Winzip.
6. The Winzip window should look like this:
   
   
   
   
7. In the "Add to archive" textbox make sure that zip file you are making is saved somewhere where you can find it.
8. Click "New"
9. A window will appear that will allow you to name the zip file you are making.
10. Enter a name for your zip file and click "Ok".
11. In the example below I have named my zip file "EncryptedDocuments"
    
    
    
    
12. In this case the zip file is being created in the same directory as the originating file in a folder called "New Folder" on the desktop
13. The next step is to click the checkbox next to "Encrypt added files" so that a check appears in the box as so:
    
    
    
    
14. Now click the "Add" button in the top right-hand corner.
15. After you click "Add" a window will appear asking you to select a password and encryption level.
16. Type in a password. This password will need to be sent to the recipient (by email, fax, phone, etc.) so they will be able to unzip the file when they receive it.
17. Select 128 Bit encryption only if you are sure the recipient has an updated version of Winzip. If you are not sure keep all other default settings.
    
    
    
    
    
18. Click "Ok"
19. You are done! You have just successfully zipped, encrypted, and password protected your files! Congratulations!
20. To open this file the recipient would unzip it normally as they would any ordinary zip file. They will have receive a password window and once they enter the password you have given them they will be able to extract the files.

Using the FTP to transfer files Top

1. On the FTP page (http://www.cdgeng.com/ftp.htm) click the FTP link on the right side of the page
   
   
   
   
2. Once you click the FTP link a new window will be created with a dialog box requiring a username and password
   
   
   
   
3. Enter the username and password given to you by CDG staff in the dialog box and press "Log On"
4. If you are using internet explorer version 7 or above please go to step 5 otherwise go to step
5. After logging in, Internet Explorer version 7 will display the following error
   
   
   
   
6. Click the "Page" button on the right hand side of the browser then click "Open FTP Site in Windows Explorer"
   
   
   
   
   
7. The following window pops up. This one is an explorer window with another logon dialog box
   
   
   
   
8. Enter your username and password once again and click logon. The following window will appear.
   
   
   
   
   
9. This window may or may not have files in it. You will be told which files are yours by CDG staff, or if you are uploading the files please let us know in advance which files are yours.
10. To upload an FTP file simply drag your file into this window and wait until it has completely uploaded and to download a file simply drag it to your desktop.