1️⃣ Creating FTP Accounts

• FTP accounts are used to upload and manage website files securely.

• You can create FTP accounts from:

  • cPanel → FTP Accounts

  • Plesk → FTP Access

• Steps:

  • Enter FTP username

  • Set a strong password

  • Choose directory access (root or specific folder)

  • Save the account

📌 Best practice:
Give limited folder access instead of full root access for security.

2️⃣ Connecting Using FileZilla

FileZilla is a popular FTP client.

Steps to connect:

• Open FileZilla

• Enter:

  • Host: ftp.yourdomain.com or server IP

  • Username: FTP username

  • Password: FTP password

  • Port:

    • FTP → 21

    • SFTP → 22

• Click Quickconnect

Panels explained:

• Left side → Local computer files

• Right side → Server files

📌 Drag & drop files to upload/download.

3️⃣ FTP vs SFTP Explained

📌 Always use SFTP for production websites.