Storing and Modifying Sites 

Warning:  

Do not manually overwrite CuteFTP's sm.dat file while CuteFTP is 

running. CuteFTP automatically saves the sm.dat file upon exit. This 

means that if you replace the sm.dat file while running, CuteFTP will 

replace it again when you exit, resulting in the loss of your replacement 

file.  

T

O EXPORT YOUR 

S

ITE 

M

ANAGER LISTINGS

You can also export your Site Manager listings as a text file in two different formats. You 

may export the listings as URLs only, or as a more detailed listing of hostnames, directories 

and descriptions. 

1.  From the menu, choose Tools > Site Manager > Export Sites as URL to 

generate a list of sites as Web addresses. Choose Tools > Site Manager > Export 

Sites as Text to generate a list of sites in plain text. 

2.   Enter a name and choose a location for your exported listings in the Save As dialog 

box that appears. 

3. Select 

Save. 

Modifying a site in the Site Manager 

You can change a number of connection settings for individual sites in the Site Manager. 

The changes made only affects the individual site. 

T

O CHANGE SITE PROPERTIES OR SETTINGS

1.  Select the site you want to change in the Site Manager. 

2.  From the menu, choose File > Properties. 

3. Select 

the 

General, Type, Actions, or Options tab. 

4.  Make any desired changes. 

5. Select Connect or OK to save the changes. 

OR 

Select Cancel to reject the changes. 

General site properties 

The following settings are made from the General tab of the Site Properties dialog: 

L

ABEL

Type the name for the site as it will appear in your Site Manager. This can be any name you 

like. 

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