How to Create and Modify FTP Accounts - Plesk

FTP(File Transport Protocol) is a network protocol used to conveniently transfer files between you and the server or vice versa.

• Create an FTP Account
• Modify an FTP Account
• Delete an FTP Account

Create an FTP Account

To create an FTP Account:

1. Log into your Plesk Control Panel.
2. Click Websites & Domains in the sidebar.

   

3. Locate the domain needing an FTP account and click SHOW MORE.

   

4. Click FTP Access.

   

5. Click Add an FTP Account.

   

6. Provide the following:
   • FTP account name: Username for the FTP account
   • Home directory: Default directory for the FTP account on login
   • Password: Password for FTP access
   • Read permission: This checkbox allows the user to download files
   • Write permission: This checkbox allows the user to upload files

     

7. Click OK.

Modify an FTP Account

To modify an FTP Account:

1. Log into your Plesk Control Panel.
2. Click Websites & Domains.

   

3. Locate the domain needing modification and click SHOW MORE.

   

4. Click FTP Access.

   

5. Click the FTP account to modify.

   

6. Modify the following:
   • FTP account name: Username for the FTP account
   • Home directory: Default directory for the FTP account on login
   • Password: Password for FTP access
   • Read permission: This checkbox allows the user to download files
   • Write permission: This checkbox allows the user to upload files

     

7. Click OK to save your changes.

Delete an FTP Account

To delete an FTP Account:

1. Log into your Plesk Control Panel.
2. Click Websites & Domains.

   

3. Locate the domain needing an FTP account deleted and click SHOW MORE.

   

4. Click FTP Access.

   

5. Select the checkbox for the account(s) you want to delete.

   

6. Click Remove.

   

7. Click Yes in the dialog box to confirm the deletion.