FTP account stands for File Transfer Protocol account which allows you to transfer files to a host computer. It is an essential part of the website setup process. Using a dedicated FTP application is the fastest and easiest way to transfer multiple files at once. Each FTP account has a unique username and password that allows users to access the files of a particular website on the FTP server.
By using GauravGo as your hosting provider, you will get a minimum of one FTP account for the basic plan (Idea package) and unlimited FTP accounts for higher plans such as the Project and Startup package. Click here to learn more.
How to create a new FTP account?
1. Log in to your cPanel.
2. In the Files section click on FTP accounts.
3. Now you will be asked to enter the necessary information.
a) Enter the FTP user's name in the Log in field. The user name will be formatted as user@yourdomain.tld.
b) In the Domain drop down menu, select the domain where you want to create the FTP account.
c) Create a new password that will be used to login to this FTP account in the Password field.
d) Provide the directory you would like to access in the Directory field.
e) Configure a quota for the FTP account. The quota is the maximum amount of bandwidth available to the FTP user.
4. Finally click on Create FTP account.
By following these steps, you have successfully created a new FTP account.
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