Site Updates (FTP) - (PC)

USERNAMES & PASSWORDS
Usernames and passwords are case sensitive (MYusername is different to myusername, myPassword is different to mypassword) and should contain no spaces. Be sure your "CapsLock" is not on when typing them. These not only identify you to us as clients, but they are vital to your security for email and connectivity. Always keep your password stored in a secure place.
UPDATE YOUR SITE (VIA FTP)		DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE
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