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Introduction

This guide walks you through the steps to create an FTP account in DirectAdmin. It’s designed for website administrators or users who need to set up FTP access for file transfer. This article covers the process of creating an FTP account from logging into DirectAdmin to setting up your new FTP account with the correct credentials and permissions.

Prerequisites

• Access to the DirectAdmin control panel with admin or user privileges.
• An existing domain or website managed under your DirectAdmin account.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Log in to DirectAdmin

1. Access your DirectAdmin login page.
2. Enter your credentials and click Login. If you’re login to DirectAdmin using username “admin”, please refer here to navigate to User Level.

Step 2: Search for the FTP Account Option

• In the DirectAdmin control panel, locate and search for the FTP Accounts option.

Step 3: Click on “Create FTP Account”

• Click on the Create FTP Account button to begin setting up a new FTP account.

Step 4: Insert FTP username and password

• Enter the desired FTP username.
• Choose a strong password or use the password generator provided by DirectAdmin (by clicking on the eye icon).
• Confirm the password.
• Choose the appropriate FTP user account type based on the access level you want to provide.
  • Domain: This FTP user has access to public_html, private_html, mail, domains, and backup directories.
  • FTP: This FTP user has access to the public_ftp directory only.
  • User: This FTP user has access to public_html/username/ only.
  • Custom: The Administrator able to manually setup the path for this FTP user
• Click on the Create button to finalize the setup.

Step 5: Confirm FTP Account Creation

• Your FTP account will now be created and appear on the FTP management list.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can successfully create an FTP account in DirectAdmin. This allows you to manage your website’s files efficiently using an FTP client such as FileZilla. Ensure you record the FTP credentials securely for future use.

For additional assistance or if you encounter any issues, please contact our support team at support@ipserverone.com.

Article posted on 18 April 2020.