How To Create an FTP Account in cPanel

Overview

Creating a separate FTP (File Transfer Protocol) account allows you to grant file access to other users without sharing your main cPanel credentials. You can also control their access level by specifying directories and quotas. This guide explains how to easily create an FTP account using cPanel.

Steps to Create an FTP Account in cPanel:

1. Log in to your cPanel account.
2. Under the Files section, click FTP Accounts.
3. Fill in the necessary details:
   • Log in: Enter a username (e.g., ftpuser). The full username will be [email protected].
   • Domain: Select the domain you want to associate the FTP account with.
   • Password: Choose a strong, secure password and confirm it.
   • Directory:
     • cPanel will auto-fill this field, but it's often incorrect.
     • To allow access to your full home directory, type only: /
     • To restrict access, provide a specific folder path (e.g., public_html/uploads).
   Note: The FTP user will only access files within the specified directory and its subfolders. They cannot access directories above the one defined.
4. Quota:
   • Specify a storage limit (in MB) or choose Unlimited to give full access to available disk space.
5. Click Create FTP Account to finalize the setup.

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