Creating an FTP (File Transfer Protocol) account in cPanel allows you to grant someone access to upload or download files to and from your website's server. Here's how to create an FTP account:
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Log in to your cPanel account provided by your hosting provider.
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In the cPanel dashboard, look for the "Files" section. The specific location may vary slightly based on your cPanel version or theme. You might find it as "Files" or "FTP Accounts".
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Click on "FTP Accounts" or a similar option.
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You'll see a form to create a new FTP account. Fill in the details:
- Login: Enter the username for the new FTP account.
- Password: Create a strong password for the account or use the "Password Generator" provided for security.
- Directory: Choose the directory to which the FTP account will have access. By default, it might show something like
/public_html/username, but you can modify this if needed.
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Specify the FTP account's quota (optional). This sets a limit on how much disk space the FTP account can use. You can set this to unlimited or a specific quota depending on your needs.
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Click on the "Create FTP Account" button or equivalent. This will generate the FTP account and provide the necessary details like the FTP server, username, and the option to view/change the password.
Once created, the FTP account holder can use an FTP client (like FileZilla, Cyberduck, or WinSCP) with the provided details (hostname, username, password) to connect to the server and manage files within the specified directory.
Always be mindful of the permissions and access levels you grant to FTP accounts to maintain the security of your website.
