Creating a new FTP account
How to create a separate FTP account in cPanel with access limited to one folder.
A separate FTP account is useful when you give access to files to a web designer or developer. That way you do not hand over your cPanel password, and you can limit access to one folder and revoke it when the job is done.
- In cPanel, in the Files section, open FTP Accounts.
- In Add FTP Account enter the Log In (username) and choose the domain.
- Set a password (or click Generate) and save it in a safe place.
- In Directory set the folder the user may access, e.g.
public_htmlorpublic_html/blog. A folder outsidepublic_htmlis not visible on the web. - If needed set a quota in Quota (depending on your plan) or choose Unlimited.
- Click Create FTP Account.
The login username is usually the full address in the form name@yourdomain.com. The server and port are as in FTP access and FileZilla.
Managing the account#
In FTP Accounts, in the Accounts list:
- Change Password: a new password.
- Change Quota: change the quota.
- Delete: deletes the account, which removes access. Files are not deleted.
- Configure FTP Client: shows the settings for FileZilla.
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