How to create an FTP account

In order to access your files via FTP, you will need an FTP account. You can easily create one in your cPanel account. 

Procedure

To create an FTP account, you need to log in to your cPanel and access the "FTP Accounts" tool.  At the top you will find the interface to create an FTP account. 

To create an FTP account, perform the following steps:

1.      Enter the username in the Log In text box.

2.      Select the domain from the Domain menu.

3.      Enter and confirm the new password in the appropriate text boxes.

4.      Enter the FTP account�s home directory.

NOTE: The Directory text box defines the new FTP account�s top level of directory access. For example, if you enter an example in the Directory text box, the FTP account can access the /home/$user/example/ directory and all of its subdirectories.

5.      Enter the disk space quota, or select Unlimited.

6.      Click Create FTP Account. The new account will appear in the FTP Accounts table below.

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