How to Upload League Standings to a Website Hosted by BPAA Web Services Using BLS-2025

If you need to upload your league standings to a website hosted by BPAA Web Services, you will need some information from BPAA and will need to configure BLS-2025 accordingly. Here are the steps:

Step 1: Obtain Required Information from BPAA Web Services

Before configuring BLS to upload to a website hosted by BPAA Web Services, make sure you have the following details from BPAA:
  • User Name: (e.g., mycenter.com)
  • Password: (e.g., XSP1283*)
  • Host Address: (e.g., mycenter.com)
  • Upload Path: (e.g., /portals/0/standings)

Step 2: Set Up BLS for BPAA Web Services Upload

  1. Open BLS-2025:
    • Open the league you want to upload.
  2. Configure Web Uploads for BPAA Web Services:
    • Go to SETUP > INTERNET > Web Uploads.
    • Select the BPAA Webservices tab.
    • Select YES to enable the league to upload to BPAA Web Services.
  3. Enter Credentials:
    • Enter the Username in the User Name field.
    • Enter the Password in the Password field.
    • Enter the Host Address in the Host Address field.
    • Enter the Upload Path in the Upload Path field.
  4. Test Settings:
    • Click TEST SETTINGS AND CONNECTION to verify that the information entered is correct.
    • Click CLOSE.

Step 3: Upload the League Each Week

When Internet is Available

  1. Process Scores:
    • Process the scores for the week.
  2. Verify Standing Sheets:
    • Make sure the standings are accurate.
  3. Upload the League to BPAA Web Services:
    • Go to Weekly > Finalize > Upload League.
    • Click UPLOAD TO BPAA Web Services.

Troubleshooting

If you experience problems while testing or uploading, do the following:
  1. Verify Settings:
    • Ensure that the settings entered into BLS match the information provided by BPAA.
    • Double-check that the User Name, Password, Host Address, and Upload Path are entered exactly as provided.
    • Password is case-sensitive—ensure that uppercase and lowercase letters are correctly entered.
  2. Verify Port and Other Settings:
    • Port Number: Ensure it is set to 21 unless a different port number is provided by BPAA.
    • Passive Transfer: Set to YES.
    • SFTP: Set to NO.
    • SSL FTP Mode: Set to DISABLE.
  3. Test Connection Using an FTP Program:
    • Download FileZilla FTP Client from https://filezilla-project.org/download.php?type=client.
    • Start FileZilla and enter the host, username, and password.
    • Click QuickConnect.
    • Check the log for errors (e.g., "Response: 530 User cannot log in.") to determine if there's an issue with the credentials or server information.
    • If errors persist, contact BPAA Web Services to confirm if your credentials have been changed.

Note:

  • BPAA Web Services is separately managed and operated. If you have specific questions about BPAA Web Services or need updated information, contact the BPAA Web Services team directly.
By following these steps, you can configure and upload your league standings to a website hosted by BPAA Web Services each week using BLS-2025. Ensure all information is correct to avoid upload issues.