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What is FTP ?
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a file transfer practice between a server and an FTP client, which requires creating an FTP account. It allows you to copy files from one computer to another, as well as modify or delete files on the remote server. When you want to upload a website, you will definitely need to transfer data from your own computer. This is only possible if you have an FTP client capable of connecting to most servers, such as FileZilla.
Why create an FTP account?
The File Transfer Protocol requires the existence of both an FTP server and client. In order to transfer files to your hosting space, it is essential to create an FTP account on your web hosting. Indeed, this web hosting allows you to create FTP accounts.
If you don’t have one yet, choose and order the web hosting package that suits your site right now.
How to create FTP accounts on cPanel?
1- Log in to your cPanel interface.
2- Find “FTP Accounts” in the Files section and click on it.
3- Fill in the necessary fields and then click on “Create FTP Account” to add one.
Login: Enter the account username.
Domain: If you have multiple domain names, choose the one you want to add an additional account to.
Password: Ensure the password you choose is complex enough to protect it from attackers.
You can also choose the disk quota allocated to this new account.
How to modify an FTP account on cPanel?
You can make modifications at the bottom of the same page.
This section gives you access to several options that allow you to make changes. Indeed, you can change the password, modify the quota dedicated to the account, configure the client, or even delete it completely.