FTP lets you upload files from your computer to your website. Your main FTP account is created when your hosting is set up; you can open a separate FTP account for someone else, such as your web designer.
Step by step
- Log in to your Plesk panel at
https://yourdomain.com:8443or from the service page in your client area. - On the Websites & Domains page, click FTP Access.
- Click Add FTP Account.
- Enter a username and password. With Home directory you can limit the user to one folder.
- Click OK.
Connecting with an FTP program
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Server | yourdomain.com or your server IP address |
| Username / password | The details of the FTP account you created |
| Port | 21 |
| Encryption | If possible, "Explicit FTP over TLS (FTPS)" |
You can use free programs such as FileZilla, WinSCP or Cyberduck. Website files are in the httpdocs folder.
