Translations:Manual:Maintenance scripts/11/en


 * Step 1: Download and run PuTTY, a terminal emulator.
 * Step 2: In PuTTy, under the Host Name (or IP address) enter the IP Address of your web hosting site (Contact your website provider if necessary) and click Open.


 * Step 3: A command screen will pop up. At the login as: line enter the FTP user name.


 * Step 4: Enter the FTP password.


 * Step 5: Change the current directory to the maintenance subdirectory. You can type  to see what folder you are currently in. The maintenance folder is in the root mediawiki folder.