Connecting via FTP using FileZilla

Getting Started Updated Jan 15, 2026

FTP Connection Guide

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is ideal for uploading large files or managing many files at once.

Download FileZilla

Download the free FileZilla client from filezilla-project.org

Your FTP Credentials

SettingValue
Hostftp.yourdomain.com or your server IP
UsernameYour cPanel username
PasswordYour cPanel password
Port21 (FTP) or 22 (SFTP)

Connecting in FileZilla

  1. Open FileZilla
  2. Enter your Host, Username, Password, and Port at the top
  3. Click Quickconnect
  4. Accept the certificate if prompted

Uploading Files

  1. On the left panel, navigate to your local files
  2. On the right panel, navigate to public_html
  3. Drag files from left to right
  4. Wait for transfers to complete

Creating an FTP Account

To give someone limited FTP access:

  1. In cPanel, go to FTP Accounts
  2. Enter a username and password
  3. Set the directory (e.g., public_html/uploads)
  4. Click Create FTP Account
SFTP vs FTP: SFTP (port 22) is more secure as it encrypts the connection. Use it when possible.

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