Client FTP Access

Files Smaller than 2MB

Clients may upload and download files using our web-based FTP program by clicking on the "Log in" picture to the right. Uploads using this program are limited to 2 megabytes each. When logging on, the full username is "clientname@longviewassociates.com." If you have not been given a username and password or need help, please contact Finlay Anderson or your Long View Associates contact.

Files Larger than 2MB

To upload files greater than 2MB, please follow the instructions below for setting up CoreFTP Lite, a free, easy to use FTP program for Windows users:

Step 1: Download the CoreFTP install program from the CoreFTP website: http://www.coreftp.com

Step 2: Install and run CoreFTP using the downloaded .exe file.

Step 3: Set up your Long View FTP Account in CoreFTP, following the screenshots below:

When CoreFTP runs for the first time, it will bring up the Site Manager window. Enter the Site Name as "Long View Associates FTP" and Host / IP / URL as "ftp.longviewassociates.com". See below:

Enter the Username and Password that has been provided, if you have not been given a username and password or need help, please contact Finlay Anderson or your Long View Associates contact.

*Note: Username must include "@longviewassociates.com" to log on correctly.

After entering this information, click on "Connect" and the site will be stored in your Site Manager and you will be connected to the Long View Associates FTP. To access the Site Manager again while in CoreFTP, click on the button with up and down arrows:

Once connected, navigate through your Local Folder and FTP Folder as you would in Windows Explorer. Navigating to previous folders is accomplished by clicking the folder icon with ".." next to it.

To upload or download files, simply drag and drop files from your Local Folder on the left side of the screen to the FTP Folder on the right, or vice versa. When uploading or downloading, the original file is always preserved in the original folder and a copy is created when it is uploaded or downloaded.

Click the picture below for an enlarged view of CoreFTP windows: