How to Make Your Website Live
Follow three simple steps to publish your website so everyone on the internet can visit it
Three Easy Steps to Make Your Website Live
Step 1 Upload Your Website Files
Upload all your website files to the hosting server using either of the two methods below.
Option A: Using an FTP Client
1. Open an FTP client such as FileZilla or WinSCP.
2. Enter the FTP details from your hosting provider (host, username, password and port).
3. Open the public_html folder on the server.
4. Drag and drop your website files from your computer into that folder.
Option B: Using cPanel File Manager
1. Log in to your cPanel account.
2. Under the Files section, click File Manager.
3. Open the public_html folder.
4. Click Upload at the top and select your files (or one .zip file of your website).
5. If you uploaded a .zip file, go back to File Manager, right-click the file and choose Extract.
index.html or index.php) is directly inside public_html and not in a sub-folderStep 2Update the Domain's Name Servers
Change the DNS (name server) settings of your domain so it points to the server where your files are stored. Your hosting provider will send you the name server details, which look like this:
ns2.yourdomain.com
Step 3Check Your Website Access
Once your files are uploaded and the DNS has updated, open your website from different devices and networks. If other people can see it but it doesn't load on your own computer, your IP address may be blocked in the server firewall.
For security, servers automatically block an IP address after repeated failed FTP or control panel login attempts. Contact your hosting provider and ask them to check and unblock your IP address.
Quick Checklist
✅ Domain name registered
✅ Hosting plan active
✅ Website files uploaded via FTP
✅ Name servers updated
✅ Website opens from other devices and networks
If your site doesn't load or shows an error after completing all three steps, contact your hosting provider's support team right away so they can check it for you.
