Configuring your FTP client to show hidden files is a process that differs significantly from each FTP client. Instructions for doing so using many popular FTP clients can be found below: If you are using an FTP client, you should be able to change the settings so that your hidden files are viewable.
1. In WS_FTP client http://support.ipswitch.com/kb/WS-20001229-DM04.htm Right click on the connection before logging on, select "properties", then select the "startup" tab. On this screen you shall see a box that says "Remote file mask". In this box place "-al", then log in.
2. In Dreamweaver Dreamweaver won't display hidden files in Site View. You can either use another FTP program or you can use your filemanager.
3. In CuteFTP Step 1: Go to Sitemanager. Step 2: Choose the connection and click edit. Step 3: Make sure filters is checked. Step 4: Press the filter button towards the bottom. Step 5: Check [Enable remote filters (Server applied filter)] Step 6: In the box below add -al Step 7: Hit apply, now log in with that connection
4. In IE browser based FTP, Step 1: Login to your ftp site Step 2: In the menu bar, click Tools -> Folder Options Step 3: Click tab "View" Step 4: Under Files and Folders is a section called "Hidden Files and Folders" Step 5: Click "Show hidden files and folders"
5. In FileZilla Edit -> Settings -> Remote file list Be sure that "Always show hidden files" is checked.
6. In Fetch Step 1: Open the Preferences. Step 2: Click on the 'Misc' tab Step 3: Click on the 'Obscure Options' popup menu. Step 4: Check the 'Send LIST -al to UNIX servers'
7. In BBEdit Click the checkbox that says 'Show Files Starting with "."'
8. In Transmit Step 1: Open the Preferences. Step 2: Click on 'Files' in the Toolbar. Step 3: Check the box that says 'Show all Hidden Files."
9. In FTP Voyager Step 1: Select a profile in the FTP Site Profile Manager. Step 2: Click on the 'Advanced' button. Step 3: Select the category 'Connection'. Step 4: Enter "-la" in the Extra LIST Parameter.
10. In SecureFX Step 1: Right click on the connection before logging on. Step 2: Select "properties". Step 3: Select Category > Options > FTP. Step 4: On this screen you shall see a box that says "Directory Listing Options". Select the option "All entries", then log in.
11. In LeechFTP Step 1: Run Leech FTP Step 2: Select "File", "Options" Step 3: Select "Transfers" tab Step 4: In the "List Command" box enter "LIST-a" (no quotes) Step 5: Click "Accept" Step 6: Log in and view directory, all is well.
12. To enable file display from the server, create a .ftpaccess file with the line: ListOptions "-a"
13. In AceFTP Step 1: Go to the site profiles manager (Ctrl+W) Step 2: Go to the properties of the site (left click -> properties, or select and Alt+Enter) Step 3: Click on "Folders" in this list on the left Step 4: Under "Folder Listing Command:", select the "Use custom value:" radio button and type "LIST -al" into the dropdown menu immediately below. Step 5: Click "OK"
14. In fireFTP -- http://fireftp.mozdev.org/ Step 1: Run fireFTP Step 2: Select Preferences (Alt+R) Step 3: Select the "General" tab Step 4: Select "Show Hidden FIles" Step 5: Click "OK"
