FrontPage 98 Local Server Editing

These instructions are for FrontPage 98 users. Similar instructions are also provided for FrontPage 2002 and FrontPage 2000.

Although FrontPage 98 is still supported, for improved stability and additional functionality, it is strongly recommended that you upgrade to a more recent version.

Local server editing Use allows you develop your web site on your locally installed personal web server, and upload to your domain (publish) when you choose. All development and subsequent changes are applied only to your local site. Changes are then synchronized with your live site whenever you upload (publish).

Part 1: Editing Your Web Site Locally

Open Microsoft FrontPage and select "Open FrontPage Web" from the File menu...

Click the "More Webs" button...

Enter "localhost" or "127.0.0.1" as your web server name, then choose "List Webs"...

Double-click on "<Root Web>"...

Enter your username and password if requested (depending on web server)...

Note: This is your local web server password, not your FastVirtual password.

You will be presented with a graphical view of your web site. Create and edit web pages using FrontPage's familiar explorer-type interface. You can add other file types by simply dragging them into FrontPage from other applications. New files you add, and any changes you make will affect your local copy only. Follow the instructions below to upload (publish) your web site.

Part 2: Publishing Your Web Site

Once you're satisfied with your local copy, choose "Publish..." from the File menu and select "More Webs..."...

Type http://www.yourdomain.com/ (replacing "yourdomain" with your actual domain name) as the destination to publish to, and click "OK"...

Enter your account username and password and click "OK"...

Your local copy will then be published to your live web site. This process can take some time, depending on the size of your site and your connection speed.