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FTP Instructions

How To Download Files via Internet Browser Window

1.)  Click on this link to connect to our FTP server.
ftp://ftp.nhcgov.com/outbound/gisdata

2.)  Next Click on the file(s) you want to download.

If you have trouble connecting to our FTP site using this method, your system settings may need to be changed to allow FTP file transfers via your Internet browser.  Instructions for this will vary depending on the type of Internet browser, and software version you are running.  Please consult your computer's Help function for instructions on how to set-up FTP file transfers via your Internet browser.


You may also try to access our FTP site from a DOS or Windows Command Prompt.  Below are detailed instructions for you to follow:

How to Download Files via MS-DOS or Windows Command Prompt

1.) Open your MS-Dos or Windows Command Prompt (example - C:\>)
2.) C:\>  ftp - to start FTP protocol 
3.) ftp>  open ftp.nhcgov.com - to connect to our FTP server
4.) User:>  anonymous - to enter a login name
5.) Password:>  anonymous - to enter a password
6.) ftp>  cd gisdata - to change directories
7.) ftp>  dir - to list all files
8.) ftp>  get <filename> - to download file
9.) ftp>  bye - to disconnect 
 
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