This guide will teach you how to upload files to your owlnet directory. By doing so, you will be able to access your files from any computer connected to the internet.

For additional reference on creating a public_html directory, please view http://www.rice.edu/web/quickhome.html.

If you are off-campus, please view the following:
S/Key Usage on Owlnet - http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/docs/skey.shtml
Instructions for S/Key Connection to Owlnet - http://www.rice.edu/Computer/Documents/All/all4.pdf

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1. Create a public_html directory
   Log into your Owlnet account using SSH Secure Shell (Start>Programs>Communications>SSH Secure Shell) and type the following commands:

   cd
   mkdir public_html

   To download a copy of SSH Secure Shell for your home, please go to:
   https://management.owlnet.rice.edu/swdist/

2. Initiate a New File Transfer
   From the menu bar on the SSH window, select Window>New File Transfer. This will open a new screen.
3. Upload Files
   Double click on the public_html folder. This will display its contents. To upload files, copy the files on your computer and paste (or drag a copy) of them into the public_html directory. This will make them accessible from the web. Try to avoid using spaces in the names of your files. If necessary, right-click on a file and rename it.
4. Access Files
   To access the uploaded files, open an internet browser window and enter the URL:
   http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~<username>/<file name>
   For example, if I just uploaded a file called My_Burbuja_Cuento.doc into the public_html directory, I would enter http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~valbin/My_Burbuja_Cuento.doc

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