Connecting with FTP (FileZilla)

Create an FTP account

1. In cPanel, open FTP Accounts.
2. Enter a username and a strong password, and choose the folder it can access (for the main site, public_html).
3. Click Create FTP Account.

Connect with FileZilla

1. Install FileZilla (free).
2. Open File → Site Manager → New site.
3. Protocol: FTP; Encryption: Require explicit FTP over TLS.
4. Host: your domain or the server name from your welcome email; Port: 21.
5. User: the full FTP username (for example user@example.com), and the password.
6. Click Connect. Your computer's files are on the left, the server's on the right; drag to upload.