How to create an FTP account in Plesk?
A simple guide on how to create an FTP account in Plesk.
1. Log in to your Plesk account.
2. In the Sidebar Menu, click Websites & Domains.
![](https://my.hostingb2b.com/img/plesk-websites-and-domains-menu.gif)
3. Below the Domain Name, click on the appropriate choice.
![](https://my.hostingb2b.com/img/plesk-click-on-domain.gif)
4. Under Files & Databases, click on the FTP Access.
![](https://my.hostingb2b.com/img/plesk-ftp-icon.gif)
5. Click on the Add an FTP Account button.
![](https://my.hostingb2b.com/img/plesk-add-an-ftp-account-button.gif)
6. Under General text, fill in the following details:
FTP Account name: It will be your FTP Username. Enter a name such as John, for example.
Home directory: If you want to give access to the entire /httpdocs folder, enter /httpdocs or change the folder path to a different path like /httpdocs/new-user, and your FTP user will be granted access to only the new-user folder. You can click on the directory icon to select the appropriate directory.
Password: Enter a password or click on the Generate button to generate one. Click Show to display the password and copy it.
![](https://my.hostingb2b.com/img/plesk-create-ftp-account-options.gif)
7. Confirm with OK.
Now, you can access your FTP Account by using your newly-created FTP account like:
Host: Your Website IP or enter your website name like ftp.example.com (replace example.com with your website address).
Username: NewFTPUser
FTP Port: 21 (Default port is 21)
FTP Password: Your FTP Password
Congratulations you have just created an FTP account in Plesk.
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