Creating your website with RapidWeaver is just the beginning. Once you’ve crafted a visually appealing, functional site, the next step is to make it live for the world to see. Publishing a website from RapidWeaver is simple when you have the right configuration in place. This guide will walk you through the exact steps to publish your RapidWeaver project using FTP to your hosting account.
Whether you’re hosting your site with Hostrago or another provider, following this tutorial ensures your website launches successfully and professionally. Let’s get started!
Prerequisites Before Publishing
Before you start, ensure you have the following details handy:
- Your domain name (e.g., www.yoursite.com)
- Hosting credentials (FTP Server, Username, Password)
- FTP Path (also known as the Web Root or Public HTML folder)
- Your RapidWeaver project ready to publish
💡 Tip: If you’re using Hostrago Hosting, you can easily find your FTP settings in your cPanel dashboard.
Step 1: Launch RapidWeaver & Open Your Project
Open the RapidWeaver application on your Mac and load the website project that you want to publish.
- Go to File > Open and select your
.rwproject file. - Ensure all pages are finalized and your design is complete.
Step 2: Configure Publishing Settings
Click on the Publishing tab at the top of your RapidWeaver interface. This is where you’ll enter your FTP details.
Here’s what you need to fill:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Publishing Method | Choose FTP |
| Server | Enter your FTP Host |
| Username | Your hosting FTP username |
| Password | Your FTP password |
| Path | Usually /public_html/ (for Hostrago or cPanel-based hosting) |
| Website Address | Enter the full URL |
🔐 Security Tip: Use SFTP (Secure FTP) if your host supports it for encrypted transfer.
Step 3: Test Your FTP Connection
After filling out the publishing details:
- Click on the Test Connection button.
- Wait for confirmation that the connection was successful.
If the connection fails:
- Double-check your FTP server address and credentials.
- Refer to your hosting provider’s FTP setup guide.
👉 Need help? Check our FTP setup tutorial for step-by-step guidance.
Step 4: Publish Your Website
Once your connection test is successful:
- Click on the Publish button.
- RapidWeaver will begin uploading your files to your web server.
- You’ll see a log showing the progress.
When publishing is complete, you can visit your domain in a browser and see your live website.
Update or Re-Publish Changes
Want to make updates to your site?
- Simply edit your project in RapidWeaver.
- Hit the Publish button again. Only changed files will be updated.
This ensures a smooth workflow for continuous updates and content additions.
Why Host Your RapidWeaver Site with Hostrago?
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- Free SSL & cPanel access
- Fast SSD storage
- 24/7 support
- Free website migration
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Conclusion
Publishing a website from RapidWeaver is straightforward when you have your FTP details and hosting ready. With just a few configuration steps, your beautifully designed site can go live in minutes. By using a reliable host like Hostrago, you ensure smooth deployment and high performance.
For further support or advanced deployment options, feel free to browse our Knowledge Base or Contact Us.
