How to Create and Manage FTP Accounts

Set up FTP access for managing website files.

Steps

1. Go to Websites & Domains > FTP Access.

2. Click Add an FTP Account.

3. Fill in username, password, and home directory.

   
4. How to Connect to the FTP Account

   To connect to your FTP account, you’ll need the following information:

   • FTP Server (Host): Your domain name or server IP address (e.g., ftp.yourdomain.com or 123.123.123.123)

   • Port: 21

   • Username: The one you created

   • Password: The one you set

   • Protocol: FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

   • Encryption: No encryption or use plain FTP (unless your server supports FTP over TLS)

   Example using WinSCP:

   1. Download and install WinSCP.

   2. Open WinSCP and click on "New Site".

   3. Set the following:

      • File protocol: FTP

      • Host name: your domain or server IP

      • Port number: 21

      • User name: your FTP username

      • Password: your FTP password

   4. Click "Login" to connect.

   Once connected, you’ll be able to upload, download, and manage your website files directly.