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How to Create and Manage FTP Accounts in cPanel

When you need separate FTP access for users or specific directories. This article explains how to create and manage FTP accounts in cPanel.
 
 
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) allows you to manage your website's files on the server. You can create, manage and delete FTP accounts from the cPanel.

 

Creating an FTP Account

 
 
  1. Login to your cPanel >> Files >> FTP Accounts
 
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  1. In Add FTP Account, mention the following details:
     
OptionDescription
Log InEnter username which will be combined with primary or addon domain name. For example, if username is testing and domain is ftptest.com, the FTP username will be: testing@ftptest.com
DomainThis field is only present if multiple domains are present in your cPanel. Select the appropriate domain for which you wish to create the FTP account
PasswordEnter a strong password of your choice.
Password (Again)Confirm the password again.
StrengthThis field indicates the strength of the password. A green password Strength meter indicates that the password is equal to or greater than the required password strength. Click Password Generator to generate a strong password.
DirectoryFTP account access is limited to the directory mentioned in this field. The FTP account can access the mentioned directory and all of its subdirectories. Directory is autofilled by the system as public_html/domain.tld/account where account is the username entered in Log In field.
QuotaSet Disk space quota as per your requirement or select Unlimited.
Create FTP AccountA new FTP account will be created in the FTP Accounts table.
 
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Managing an FTP Account

 
The existing FTP Accounts can be managed from the FTP Accounts table. The following functions can be performed:
 
  1. Change Password: You can set a new password of your choice. Enter and confirm the new password in the appropriate text boxes. Click Password Generator to generate a strong password.
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  1. Change Quota: FTP account’s quota can be changed by this option. Enter the disk space quota limit in MB or set it as Unlimited.
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  1. Configure FTP Client: You can download the FTP configuration file for FTP clients like Filezilla, Core FTP and Cyberduck and view detailed Instructions for the chosen FTP client.
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Deleting an FTP Account

 
  1. To remove an FTP account, click Delete for the FTP account you wish to remove.
  2. You can only delete the FTP account or check the box corresponding to Delete the User’s Home Directory to delete the FTP account as well as delete all the files that the FTP account’s home directory contains.
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