FTP error - cannot make connection to host

Question

I am a novice to web development and using Dreamweaver, in general. I am trying to connect to a remote server from HostGator using an FTP connection. I have followed all the steps listed on the Dreamweaver Tutorial/Help site and I am still having problems. I tried troubleshooting based on the suggestions provided and nothing seems to work, i.e., disabling firewall, changing ports, etc. When I "Test" the connection, I get an FTP error. I've been working on this issue for 4 hours and can't seem to get anywhere. Any help is much appreciated. Thanks.

Using:

Windows 7

Dreamweaver CS6

McAfee Virus Protection

CenturyLink as internet provider

Nancy OShea · Accepted Answer

Site > Manage Sites > New ...

First, tell DW where to find your local site files.

C:\YourSiteName\

Then go to Servers and set up your Remote server details and log-in info.

I'm pretty sure HostGator uses public_html as your site root directory. See screenshot below and change htdocs\ to public_html\

Nancy O.

Ken_Binney · Answer

Are you working in a "Defined" site?Have you tried to FTP with a 3rd party FTP like Filezilla?

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