Basics of FTP and how to use it to manage website files.
Setting Up FTP Accounts.
1. Log into cPanel:
- Navigate to your cPanel login page and enter your credentials.
2. Navigate to the “FTP Accounts." Section:
- Click on “FTP Accounts” under the “Files” category.
3. Create a New FTP Account:
- Enter the login details, select the domain, and set a password.
- Specify the directory this account should have access to.
- Click “Create FTP Account.”
Using FTP Clients (e.g., FileZilla).
1. Download and Install FileZilla:
- Visit the FileZilla website and download the client for your operating system.
- Install FileZilla on your computer.
2. Configure FileZilla:
- Open FileZilla and go to “File” > “Site Manager.”
- Click “New Site” and enter your website name.
- Input the FTP host (e.g., ftp.yourdomain.com), set the port (usually 21), and select “FTP - File Transfer Protocol” as the protocol.
3. Enter FTP Account Details:
- Use the FTP account username and password you created in cPanel.
- Click “Connect” to access your server files.
4. Managing Files:
- Use the FileZilla interface to upload, download, and manage your website files by dragging and dropping them between your local computer and server.