How to Create a Dedicated FTP Account in cPanel

File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is the standard method for uploading, downloading, and managing files on your web server. Creating separate FTP accounts is a great way to grant access to specific parts of your website to developers or staff without sharing your main cPanel password.

FTP Account Setup Steps:

1. Log into your cPanel dashboard.
2. In the Files section, click the FTP Accounts icon.
3. Under the Add FTP Account section, follow these steps:
   • Enter a Login name (e.g., demouser). The full username will be demouser@yourdomain.com.
   • Enter and confirm a strong Password.
   • The Directory field automatically sets the account's access path. You can edit this to restrict the user to a specific folder (e.g., /public_html/demouser). This is a crucial security step for limiting access.
   • Set a Quota (storage limit) or select Unlimited.
4. Click Create FTP Account.

Managing Your FTP Accounts

Once created, the new account will appear in the list below the creation form. You can return to this screen to manage existing accounts, including:

• Changing passwords
• Adjusting quotas
• Deleting the account when it's no longer needed (e.g., after a developer's work is complete)

Remember to provide the full FTP username (e.g., demouser@yourdomain.com), the password, and your server's host address (usually your domain name or IP address) to the user so they can connect with an FTP client like FileZilla.