How to Create FTP Account in cPanel & Upload Files Using FileZilla

Part 1: Create FTP Account in cPanel

1.Login to cPanel

2.under file manager click on “ftp accounts” and fill out the following

Log in → Choose a username.

Password → Set a strong password.

Directory

  • If you want the user to access the whole website, enter /public_html/.
  • If you want them restricted, enter a subfolder path (e.g., /public_html/project).

Quota → Choose Unlimited or set a limit.

4.click on “create ftp account”

Part 2: Upload Files with FileZilla

1.Install FileZilla

2.Connect to Your Server

Open FileZilla → at the top bar (Quickconnect):and fill out the following details

Hostftp.yourdomain.com (or your server IP)

Username[email protected](the one you set when you create ftp account)

Password → the one you set

Port21

Click on “Quickconnect.”

Now you can upload your files just by Drag & drop your files from left → right.

Done!!! now you just created ftp account and uploaded your files in cpanel successfully