FTP-accounts beheren in cPanel

FTP accounts allow external users or applications to upload, download, and manage files within specific directories of a hosting account. cPanel provides tools to create, modify, and remove FTP accounts while controlling access scope and storage limits.

Understanding FTP access

The File Transfer Protocol is a standard method for transferring files between a local computer and a web server. Access is typically performed using an FTP client application. FTP accounts in cPanel are commonly used to grant limited file access without sharing the main cPanel credentials.

Because FTP users can modify files, careful permission and directory assignment is required on cPanel hosting omgevingen.

Creating a new FTP account

When an FTP account is created, cPanel assigns it access to a specific directory and its subdirectories.

1. Log in to cPanel.
2. Open the Tools pagina.
3. In de Bestanden sectie, klikken FTP-accounts.
4. Onder Add FTP Account, enter a username in the Log In veld.
5. Select the domain associated with the account.
6. Enter and confirm a password, or use the password generator.
7. Review the Directory field and ensure it points to a restricted subdirectory.
8. Set a storage quota if required.
9. Klikken Create FTP Account.

[Tijdelijke aanduiding voor screenshot: Add FTP Account form]

Leaving the directory field unrestricted grants access to all files on the account and should be avoided.

Changing an FTP account password

Passwords should be changed regularly or immediately if unauthorized access is suspected.

1. Log in to cPanel.
2. Open FTP-accounts from the Bestanden sectie.
3. Locate the FTP account.
4. Klikken Change Password.
5. Enter and confirm the new password.
6. Klikken Change Password to save.

[Tijdelijke aanduiding voor screenshot: Change FTP password option]

Deleting an FTP account

Unused FTP accounts should be removed to reduce security risks.

1. Log in to cPanel.
2. Open FTP-accounts.
3. Locate the account to remove.
4. Klikken Delete.
5. Choose whether to remove only the account or both the account and its home directory.

[Tijdelijke aanduiding voor screenshot: Delete FTP account confirmation]

Security considerations

• Limit FTP accounts to specific directories only.
• Use strong, unique passwords for each account.
• Remove unused accounts promptly.

For environments requiring stronger isolation or user separation, infrastructure such as cloud-servers or a speciale server may be more appropriate than shared ho