FTP accounts allow the user to access the website’s files through a protocol called FTP. You will need a third party FTP program to access your files. The FTP account makes a folder on the public_html of the site which enables external users who know the password of the account to upload and/or download files from the same location. If the account is not used properly, change the password. Remember that the user should know that external users with the right password will be able to access the account. They will be able to edit, add and remove files from the specified directory of the FTP account, and to any directories within the confirmed directory.

To know the steps on how to create Additional FTP accounts in cPanel, take a look and follow the instructions below:

1. Log in to cPanel.

2. Scroll down then click the Accounts link in the Files section of the cPanel interface.

3. Now, you will see the page where you can manage FTP accounts.

4. Scroll down.

5. You will see the list of FTP accounts that are already set up.

6. To create new FTP account, scroll up.

7. Enter the Log in name in the box provided.

8. Then enter a password for the new FTP account.

9. Re-enter the password in the blank field provided.

10. Note that if you leave the “/demo” in the directory box, you will only have access to the /demo directory and all folders under it.

11. To access the entire website, remove the word “demo” in the directory box.

12. You have an option to put a quota limit in this FTP account. Just put it in the box provided if you want.

13. Then click the Create button.

14. You will now see a confirmation that you successfully created a new FTP account.

15. Click the Go Back link. You will see the list of FTP accounts and the new FTP account that you created.

16. In the same page, you will be able to remove existing FTP accounts, edit it and create new FTP accounts.

17. Click the Home button located at the upper left corner of the page to return to the Home page.