How do I connect to FTP using FileZilla?
FileZilla is one of the most popular FTP clients for all platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux). It is easy to use for beginners, but it also offers many options to assist power users. This program is free to use, with paid options for additional features. Here is how to connect to our servers using FileZilla.
Step 1: Download and install FileZilla from their website https://filezilla-project.org/.
- Once you have downloaded the installation file, run it and follow the on-screen instructions to install the program.
Step 2: After installing the program, you should see the Quick Connect bar at the top of the screen.
Step 3: Enter the FTP credentials:
- Host: This would be your domain name, your server name, or IP address.
- Username: This is your FTP username that you set up in your hosting account.
- Password: This is the FTP password you set when the account was created.
- Port: This should default to 21.
Step 4: Click Quick Connect to establish the connection.
- You may now get an SSL warning pop-up. If you get this warning, check the box next to “Always trust this certificate in future sessions” and click OK.
Step 5: You should now be connected to the server. Once connected, you can begin transferring files between your local machine and your web server by dragging and dropping them from one side to the other, or by right-clicking a file or folder and selecting Upload or Download.
- On the left, you will see the file structure of your local machine.
- On the right, you will see the file structure of the remote server (your cPanel account).