How to create FTP accounts in cPanel

How to create FTP accounts in cPanel

Extra FTP accounts let a web designer or developer upload files without giving them your cPanel login. Each account can be limited to one folder.

  1. In cPanel, open FTP Accounts in the Files section.
  2. Enter a Log In name and choose the domain.
  3. Set a strong password.
  4. Set the Directory. The account can only see this folder and anything inside it. For example, public_html/shop restricts it to the shop folder.
  5. Set a Quota or leave it unlimited.
  6. Click Create FTP Account.

The username is the full login shown in the list, for example designer@yourdomain.co.uk. Click Configure FTP Client beside the account to see its connection details.

Delete accounts that are no longer needed.

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