Setting up FTP accounts
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Setting up FTP Accounts in Unique Hosting Private Limited
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a method of transferring files between a client and a server over the internet. FTP accounts can be used to access files stored on a server remotely, making it a useful tool for website owners and developers. In this article, we will guide you through the process of setting up FTP accounts in Unique Hosting Private Limited.
Step 1: Log in to your cPanel account
To get started, you'll need to log in to your cPanel account. You can access cPanel by navigating to https://uniquehosting.com/cp/login and entering your login credentials. Once you're logged in, you should see the cPanel dashboard.
Step 2: Navigate to the FTP Accounts section
To set up an FTP account, you'll need to navigate to the FTP Accounts section of cPanel. You can do this by scrolling down to the "Files" section and clicking on "FTP Accounts".
Step 3: Create a new FTP account
Once you're in the FTP Accounts section, you can create a new FTP account by filling in the required fields. First, you'll need to choose a username for the account. This can be anything you like, but it's a good idea to choose something that's easy to remember.
Next, you'll need to enter a password for the account. It's important to choose a strong password that's difficult to guess, as this will help to keep your account secure.
You can also choose a directory for the FTP account. This is the directory that the account will have access to, and you can choose from a list of directories that have already been created in your account.
Finally, you can set the quota for the account. This is the amount of disk space that the account is allowed to use, and you can set it to a specific amount or choose unlimited.
Step 4: Configure FTP client settings
Once you've created an FTP account, you can configure your FTP client to connect to the server using the account details you've just set up. You can use any FTP client you like, but we recommend using FileZilla as it's free and easy to use.
To configure FileZilla, you'll need to enter the following details:
- Host: This is the hostname of your server, which you can find in cPanel.
- Username: This is the username you chose when you created the FTP account.
- Password: This is the password you chose when you created the FTP account.
- Port: This is usually set to 21 by default.
Once you've entered these details, you can connect to the server and start transferring files using your new FTP account.
That's it! You've now set up an FTP account in Unique Hosting Private Limited and configured your FTP client to connect to the server using the account details. If you have any questions or run into any issues, please don't hesitate to contact our support team for assistance.
