FTP access allows users to upload, download, and manage website files without accessing the full Plesk interface. In Plesk, you can create separate FTP accounts and restrict each one to a specific directory, which is useful when working with developers, ontwerpers, or external collaborators.
This feature is commonly used on environments managed through Plesk-hosting where controlled file access is required.
When FTP Accounts Are Useful
FTP accounts are typically created when:
- A developer needs access to website files only
- A designer uploads assets without managing the site
- Temporary access must be granted to a third party
Because FTP users can modify files, access should always be limited to the minimum required directory.
Creating an FTP Account
Stap 1: Open FTP access
Log in op het Plesk-controlepaneel.
Vanuit de linkerzijbalk, open Websites & Domeinen.
Locate the domain and click FTP Access.
[Schermafbeelding: Websites & Domains page with FTP Access icon]
Stap 2: Add a new account
Klikken Add an FTP Account.
Enter a username for the account.
Choose a home directory. This directory defines what the user can access.
Do not use / as the home directory unless full access to the entire website is required. Limiting access to a subdirectory is strongly recommended.
Set a password or use the password generator to create a strong one.
Klikken OK to create the account.
[Schermafbeelding: Add FTP account form]
Modifying an FTP Account
FTP account settings can be updated at any time, such as changing the password or adjusting directory access.
Stap 1: Select the account
Open Websites & Domeinen, klikken FTP Access, and select the account you want to modify.
[Schermafbeelding: FTP accounts list with selected user]
Stap 2: Update settings
Change the required fields, such as the password or home directory, then save the changes.
Regular password changes are recommended, especially on active sites hosted on cloud-servers.
Deleting an FTP Account
Remove FTP accounts that are no longer needed to reduce security risks.
Stap 1: Select accounts to remove
In FTP Access, select the checkbox next to one or more accounts.
[Schermafbeelding: FTP account selection checkboxes]
Stap 2: Confirm removal
Klikken Remove and confirm the action. The selected FTP accounts are deleted immediately.
Praktische opmerkingen
- Always restrict FTP users to specific directories
- Use strong, unique passwords
- Remove unused accounts promptly
Careful FTP management is especially important on speciale server environments where file access directly affects production services.