FTP Accounts

Create and manage FTP accounts for file transfer and website management.

Creating FTP Accounts

1. Click Add FTP Account
2. Configure account:
   • Username: Unique FTP username
   • Password: Strong password (auto-generate recommended)
   • Home Directory: Path for FTP access (default: /home/username/public_html)
   • Speed Quota: Bandwidth limit (optional)
   • Enable: Toggle active status
3. Click Create
4. Account ready for immediate use

FTP Connection

Connection Details:

• Server: Your domain or server IP
• Port: 21 (or custom port if configured)
• Username: FTP account username
• Password: FTP account password
• Passive Mode: Usually enabled

FTP Clients:

• FileZilla (free, recommended)
• WinSCP
• Cyberduck
• Commander One
• Total Commander

Account Management

Change Password:

1. Right-click FTP account
2. Click Change Password
3. Enter new password
4. Apply immediately
5. Users must reconnect with new password

Edit Home Directory:

1. Click Edit
2. Change home directory path
3. User restricted to this path and subdirectories
4. Click Save

Modify Bandwidth Quota:

1. Click Edit
2. Adjust speed quota
3. Limits download/upload speed
4. 0 = unlimited

Enable/Disable Account:

1. Click toggle button
2. Disabled accounts cannot login
3. Re-enable anytime

Delete FTP Account:

1. Click Delete
2. Confirm deletion
3. Account removed permanently
4. Existing connections drop

FTP Settings

Configure FTP Server:

1. Click FTP Settings
2. Options:
   • Default port (21 or custom)
   • Passive mode range
   • Enable compression
   • SSL/TLS requirement
3. Click Save
4. Restart FTP service if needed

Best Practices

• Use strong FTP passwords (20+ characters)
• Enable SSL/TLS for secure connections
• Restrict FTP directory to /public_html only
• Limit number of FTP accounts
• Monitor FTP logs for unauthorized access
• Disable FTP if not needed (use SFTP instead)
• Create separate accounts per user
• Set bandwidth limits to prevent abuse

Troubleshooting

Connection Refused:

• Check FTP port is open (21 or custom)
• Verify account is enabled
• Check firewall rules
• Verify password is correct

Slow Transfer:

• Check bandwidth quota
• Try passive mode
• Switch to SFTP (faster, more secure)

Permission Denied:

• Verify home directory path is correct
• Check directory permissions (755 minimum)
• Ensure user owns directory

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