{"id":177,"date":"2024-02-26T14:52:40","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T14:52:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.erodewebhosting.com\/knowledgebase\/?p=177"},"modified":"2024-02-26T14:53:00","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T14:53:00","slug":"create-an-ftp-account-in-cpanel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.erodewebhosting.com\/knowledgebase\/create-an-ftp-account-in-cpanel\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create an FTP Account in cPanel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Create an FTP Account in cPanel you typically need access to a server or hosting service that supports FTP (File Transfer Protocol). If you have access to such a service, you can usually create an FTP account through the administrative interface provided by your hosting provider. Here are general steps to create an FTP account:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Access your hosting control panel:<\/strong> This could be cPanel, Plesk, or another control panel provided by your hosting service. Log in using your credentials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Locate the FTP Accounts section:<\/strong> In the control panel, there should be a section specifically for managing FTP accounts. Look for options related to FTP or FTP accounts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Create a new FTP account:<\/strong> Within the FTP account management section, there should be an option to create a new FTP account. You’ll typically need to specify a username and password for the account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Set permissions:<\/strong> You may have the option to set specific permissions for the FTP account, such as the directory it has access to, read-only or read-write access, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Save the changes:<\/strong> Once you’ve entered the necessary information and configured the permissions, save the changes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Access FTP:<\/strong> You can then use an FTP client such as FileZilla or Cyberduck to connect to your server using the newly created FTP account credentials. Enter the server address, username, password, and any other required information provided by your hosting provider.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Remember to keep your FTP credentials secure and avoid sharing them with unauthorized individuals. Additionally, if you’re unsure about any step or encounter difficulties, don’t hesitate to reach out to your hosting provider’s support for assistance.
    You can use your cPanel username and password to access all folders and files via FTP. However, if you want to create an FTP user account for a specific folder or you don\u2019t want to allow access to your root files, then you can create a separate FTP Account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Follow these simple steps to create an FTP account in cPanel:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    1.\u00a0Log into your cPanel account. For instructions on how to log in to cPanel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    2. In the Files<\/strong> section, click FTP Accounts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    3. Under Add FTP Account<\/strong> text, fill in the following details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n