About FTP
FTP stands for “File Transfer Protocol” and it is a great way to transfer files from a computer to the server, and vice versa. It’s typically the way web developers upload files to a website. In order for someone to connect to the server via FTP they will need a user name and password. It’s simple to set up and in this tutorial I’ll show you how:
First you need to log into cPanel, your hosting account control panel. Scroll down just a little and click on the “FTP Accounts” icon.
This will take you to the FTP Accounts screen where you can add an FTP account. The first field is for “Login” and the word that you enter into that field will be your user name. Enter your password into two fields below. Then there’s a field called “Directory” followed by an icon of a house. If you leave this field blank it will give access to the root of your domain (recommended for beginners). Press “Create FTP Account” and you’re done!
