{"id":16399,"date":"2025-12-01T12:16:47","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T12:16:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kb.cloudhostgeek.com\/docs\/webpanel-faq\/cpanel\/how-to-create-ftp-in-cpanel\/"},"modified":"2026-02-07T10:51:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T10:51:05","slug":"create-ftp-account-in-cpanel-easy-setup-guide","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/docs\/webpanel-faq\/cpanel\/create-ftp-account-in-cpanel-easy-setup-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create FTP in cPanel"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"16399\" class=\"elementor elementor-16399\" data-elementor-post-type=\"docs\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c20697e e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3c20697e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c482d1e e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7c482d1e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bd76ed6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5bd76ed6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Introduction<\/b><\/h2><p>In this article, you will learn how to\u00a0<b>create an FTP account in cPanel<\/b>.\u00a0FTP (File Transfer Protocol) enables you to securely upload, download, and manage your website files using an FTP client or the File Manager.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18c719f9 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"18c719f9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79d45dc4 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"79d45dc4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b208ec0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b208ec0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Create FTP Account via BigCloudy Client Area<\/b><\/h2><ol><li aria-level=\"1\">Log in to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/billing\/login\"><b>BigCloudy Client Area<\/b><\/a>.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Navigate to\u00a0<b>Services \u2192 My Services<\/b>.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Select your\u00a0<b>active hosting plan<\/b>.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Click\u00a0<b>Manage<\/b>\u00a0and locate the\u00a0<b>FTP Accounts<\/b>\u00a0section.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Click\u00a0<b>Create FTP Account<\/b>.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Enter the following details:<ul><li aria-level=\"2\"><b>Username:<\/b>\u00a0Desired FTP username<\/li><li aria-level=\"2\"><b>Password:<\/b>\u00a0Strong, secure password<\/li><li aria-level=\"2\"><b>Directory:<\/b>\u00a0Choose or leave default (use\u00a0\/public_html\u00a0for full access)<\/li><li aria-level=\"2\"><b>Quota:<\/b>\u00a0Set storage limit or select unlimited<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9584fd0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9584fd0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"669\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ftp-accounts-screen.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-16601\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ftp-accounts-screen.webp 669w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ftp-accounts-screen-300x179.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ftp-accounts-screen-20x12.webp 20w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ftp-accounts-screen-32x19.webp 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ae9a0d8 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4ae9a0d8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e0924de elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6e0924de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Verify FTP Access<br \/><\/b><\/h2><ol><li aria-level=\"1\">Open an FTP client (e.g., FileZilla) or use cPanel\u00a0<b>File Manager<\/b>.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Enter FTP login credentials (username, password, server\/host).<\/li><\/ol><p>Connect and check that you can\u00a0<b>upload\/download files<\/b>\u00a0to the specified directory.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a10c3f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1a10c3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"652\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/filezilla-fields.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-16602\" alt=\"FileZilla interface showing Host, Username, Password, Port fields and Quickconnect bar.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/filezilla-fields.webp 652w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/filezilla-fields-300x139.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/filezilla-fields-20x9.webp 20w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/filezilla-fields-32x15.webp 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37c118be e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"37c118be\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7aa6718a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7aa6718a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2><p>Creating an FTP account in cPanel is simple and allows secure access to your website files. Once created, you can connect using an FTP client and manage files easily. If you face any issues, our support team is always available to help.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0037bda elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0037bda\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Need Help?<\/b><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you require assistance at any point while using this guide, our <\/span><b>Support Team<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is here to help:<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udce7 <\/span><b>Email:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> support@bigcloudy.com<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\ud83c\udf10<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/contact-us\"> Submit a support ticket<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78f0ec23 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"78f0ec23\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2316990b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2316990b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>FAQ<\/b><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f29aed4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"f29aed4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-f29aed4\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"f29aed4\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n    <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"can-i-create-multiple-ftp-accounts\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2541\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Can I create multiple FTP accounts?<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2541\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"can-i-create-multiple-ftp-accounts\"><p>Yes, you can create multiple FTP accounts for different users or directories.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"can-i-limit-ftp-account-access-to-a-specific-directory\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2542\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Can I limit FTP account access to a specific directory?<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2542\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"can-i-limit-ftp-account-access-to-a-specific-directory\"><p>Yes, specify the folder in the \u201cDirectory\u201d field when creating the FTP account.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"how-do-i-reset-an-ftp-password\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2543\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">How do I reset an FTP password?<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2543\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"how-do-i-reset-an-ftp-password\"><p>FTP passwords can be reset in\u00a0<b>cPanel \u2192 FTP Accounts \u2192 Change Password<\/b>\u00a0or via the\u00a0<b>BigCloudy Client Area<\/b>.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"what-if-i-cannot-connect-via-ftp\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2544\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What if I cannot connect via FTP?<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2544\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"what-if-i-cannot-connect-via-ftp\"><div id=\"post\" class=\"doc-post-content \"><div class=\"doc-scrollable editor-content\"><div class=\"doc-content-wrap\"><div class=\"elementor elementor-16399\" data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"16399\" data-elementor-post-type=\"docs\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdba720 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent e-lazyloaded\" data-id=\"bdba720\" data-element_type=\"container\"><div class=\"e-con-inner\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71fab1d e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"71fab1d\" data-element_type=\"container\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09187d4 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"09187d4\" data-element_type=\"container\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7546945 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7546945\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p>Check your username, password, server\/host, port (default: 21), and ensure the server firewall does not block your IP.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"doc-btm\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction In this article, you will learn how to\u00a0create an FTP account in cPanel.\u00a0FTP (File Transfer Protocol) enables you to securely upload, download, and manage your website files using an FTP client or the File Manager. Create FTP Account via BigCloudy Client Area Log in to the\u00a0BigCloudy Client Area. Navigate to\u00a0Services \u2192 My Services. Select your\u00a0active hosting plan. Click\u00a0Manage\u00a0and locate the\u00a0FTP Accounts\u00a0section. Click\u00a0Create FTP Account. Enter the following details: Username:\u00a0Desired FTP username Password:\u00a0Strong, secure password Directory:\u00a0Choose or leave default (use\u00a0\/public_html\u00a0for full access) Quota:\u00a0Set storage limit or select unlimited Verify FTP Access Open an FTP client (e.g., FileZilla) or use cPanel\u00a0File Manager. Enter FTP login credentials (username, password, server\/host). Connect and check that you can\u00a0upload\/download files\u00a0to the specified directory. Conclusion Creating an FTP account in cPanel is simple and allows secure access to your website files. Once created, you can connect using an FTP client and manage files easily. If you face any issues, our support team is always available to help. Need Help? If you require assistance at any point while using this guide, our Support Team is here to help: \ud83d\udce7 Email: support@bigcloudy.com \ud83c\udf10 Submit a support ticket FAQ Can I create multiple FTP accounts? Yes, you can create multiple FTP accounts for different users or directories. Can I limit FTP account access to a specific directory? Yes, specify the folder in the \u201cDirectory\u201d field when creating the FTP account. How do I reset an FTP password? FTP passwords can be reset in\u00a0cPanel \u2192 FTP Accounts \u2192 Change Password\u00a0or via the\u00a0BigCloudy Client Area. What if I cannot connect via FTP? 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