Which port to use when connecting by FTP
Learn which port you should use for FTP, FTPS or SFTP connections to your hosting account and what to check if the connection fails.
Anonymous FTP vs secure FTP: which to choose
Learn why secure FTP protects your files better and which alternatives to use when you need to share content from your hosting.
Best FTP client for beginners
Find out which FTP client is easiest to use, how to choose one and which options we recommend for uploading files to your hosting without complications.
Cannot access FTP because the IP is blocked
Learn why you cannot log in to FTP, how to tell whether your IP was blocked by the firewall and what to do to recover access.
Cannot access FTP even with the correct details
Learn what to check if you have the correct FTP details but still cannot connect. Solve port 21 blocks and other common errors.
Cannot delete an FTP folder
Find out why you cannot remove a directory by FTP and how to fix it by checking hidden files, permissions and the connection state.
Create an FTP account in cPanel
Learn how to create, manage and connect an FTP account in cPanel so you can upload your website files securely from an FTP client.
FTP with domain or IP: which one should you use
Learn whether you should connect to FTP with your domain or with the server IP and when each option makes more sense in hosting.
How to back up the mail directory by FTP
Learn how to download the mail directory of your hosting account by FTP and keep a secure copy of your email data step by step.
How to upload your website by FTP with FileZilla
Learn how to upload your website by FTP with FileZilla and publish your files in the correct public_html folder of your hosting account.
Recommended permissions for web files and folders
Learn which permissions to use on files and folders in your hosting account so your website works properly and stays more secure.
What files and folders do you see when connecting by FTP
Learn which folders usually appear when you connect by FTP and where to upload your website files without affecting the rest of your hosting account.
What is FTP and how to use it in hosting
Learn what FTP is, what it is used for and how to connect to your hosting with FileZilla to upload your website files step by step.
What is the FTP host or server to connect to
Find out which FTP host or server value your hosting account uses and how to use it correctly when connecting to your website files.