
Since FTP is an unsecured connection point to the server, cPanel has it disabled by default in version 11.86 or prior. This article will explain how-to enable FTP on a newly provisioned VPS or Dedicated cPanel server. VPS and Dedicated Hosting: Enabling FTP on New Servers I want to be able to provide an FTP link to my site that does not use Unlimited FTP or Anonymous FTP. We highly recommend using an FTP (File Transfer Protocol) program to quickly upload and download files.

There are many ways that you can transfer files and folder to and from your hosting account. I would like to use FileZilla how do I go about the setting it up and connecting to my site? It can be downloaded free of charge from. Drag and drop files or folders to copy files.įor more information, select Help in the FileZilla window.Among the various free FTP programs available to download on the internet for Mac OSX, we recommend Cyberduck. Navigate to different locations on either system. Your computer (Local Site) is on the left and the server (Remote Site) is on the right.

In the Password box, enter your password for this server, then select OK.įileZilla opens. If you are sure this is the right site, select Always trust this host and select OK. The first time you connect to a new server, FileZilla displays a warning. Select the arrow next to the Open Site Manager button, and then select the server you set up in the previous procedure. Select the FileZilla icon on your desktop or in your Windows Start menu. For instructions, see Transfer Files Using FileZilla below. The next time you open FileZilla, you can connect directly to this server using the options you chose.

To connect immediately, select Connect and skip to step 4 below. In the User box, enter the username you were assigned for this server. In the Logon Type box, select Ask for Password. In the Host box, enter the address of the server you're connecting to. In the Protocol box, select SFTP - SSH File Transfer Protocol.
