Connecting with FTP (FileZilla)
Create an FTP account and connect securely.
On this page
Create an FTP account
- In cPanel, open FTP Accounts.
- Enter a username and a strong password, and choose the folder it can access (for the main site,
public_html). - Click Create FTP Account.
Connect with FileZilla
- Install FileZilla (free).
- Open File → Site Manager → New site.
- Protocol: FTP; Encryption: Require explicit FTP over TLS.
- Host: your domain or the server name from your welcome email; Port:
21. - User: the full FTP username (for example
user@example.com), and the password. - Click Connect. Your computer's files are on the left, the server's on the right; drag to upload.
cPanel's FTP Accounts page has a Configure FTP Client link next to each account showing its exact settings.
Avoid plain, unencrypted FTP: it sends your password in clear text.