How to Create and Manage FTP Accounts in cPanel

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) lets developers upload and manage website files on Ceyora web hosting. Creating separate FTP accounts for team members or clients improves security.

Create an FTP account

1. Log in to cPanel
2. Open FTP Accounts
3. Enter a login name (e.g. developer)
4. Select the domain and directory the user can access
5. Set a strong password
6. Click Create FTP Account

Connect with FileZilla or similar

• Host: your domain name or server IP from welcome email
• Username: full FTP username (e.g. developer@yourdomain.lk)
• Password: the password you set
• Port: 21 (FTP) or 22 (SFTP if available)

Best practices

• Give each developer their own FTP account with limited directory access
• Delete unused FTP accounts
• Use SFTP when supported for encrypted transfers
• Never share your main cPanel password for file uploads