still having a bit of a time getting into it. do i need to use a client?

Usually yes. Most web browsers are quite unreliable for pure FTP navigation, since they lack some sort of status feedback. SmartFTP for Windows, Cyberduck for Mac OSX. My recommendations. :-) ..::// Thomas Touzimsky The Top Five Country Songs #2 "I'll Marry You Tomorrow, But Let's Honeymoon Tonight"