FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is the standard method for transferring files between your local computer and your web server. SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) is the secure version.
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Create Account: In cPanel, navigate to the FTP Accounts icon in the Files section.
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Add FTP Account:
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Log In: Enter a username (e.g.,
developer). The full FTP username will bedeveloper@yourdomain.com. -
Domain: Select the domain you want the account to be associated with.
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Password: Use a strong password or the Password Generator.
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Directory: This is crucial! Set the directory to restrict the user's access. For full website access, use
public_html. For restricted access, use a subfolder (e.g.,public_html/blog).
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Manage: From the FTP Accounts list, you can Change Password, Change Quota, or Delete an existing account.
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Connect via SFTP: For better security, use SFTP. You can use any created FTP account, but your SFTP client (like FileZilla) must be configured with:
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Protocol: SFTP
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Host: Your domain name or server IP
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Port: 22 (Standard SSH/SFTP Port)
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Username: The full FTP username (
user@domain.com)
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