How to Create an FTP Account on cPanel
Creating an FTP account allows you to manage your website files securely without giving full cPanel access.
📝 Steps to Create an FTP Account
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🔑 Log in to cPanel
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Access your cPanel account using your credentials.
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📂 Go to FTP Accounts
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Scroll down to the Files section
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Click on FTP Accounts
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⚙️ Fill in the Account Details
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Login: Enter the desired username
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Domain: Choose the domain for this FTP account
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Password: Set a strong password and confirm it
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Directory: Specify the folder this FTP account can access
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Default is a folder with the same name as the username
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Quota: Set a storage limit or choose Unlimited
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💾 Create FTP Account
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Click Create FTP Account
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💡 Tip
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Keep FTP credentials secure
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Only grant access to necessary directories to minimize security risks
🖼 Example / Screenshot

