How to create an FTP account and connect with FileZilla

Where

cPanel → Files → FTP Accounts

Time

5 minutes

You need

FileZilla (free) installed on your computer

1. 1

   Open FTP Accounts

   In cPanel, in the Files section, click FTP Accounts.

2. 2

   Create the account

   Enter a Log In name, choose the domain, set a strong password and limit the Directory to the folder this person needs (e.g. public_html). Click Create FTP Account.

3. 3

   Find the connection details

   In the list, click Configure FTP Client next to the account. You’ll see the username, server and port.

4. 4

   Connect in FileZilla

   Open FileZilla. Enter Host: the server shown (e.g. ftp.yourbusiness.ie), Username: the full FTP username (with @yourbusiness.ie), Password, Port: 21, and click Quickconnect. Accept the certificate if asked.

5. 5

   Transfer files

   Your computer is on the left, the server on the right. Drag files from left to right to upload.

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