If you need to update the password for an FTP account for security or because you’ve forgotten it, you can easily change it via cPanel.
Follow these steps to update the password:
Step 1: Log in to cPanel
- Open your browser and navigate to your cPanel login page (e.g.,
https://yourdomain.com:2083). - Enter your username and password, then click Log in.
Step 2: Access the FTP Accounts Tool
- Scroll down to the Files section in the cPanel dashboard.
- Click on FTP Accounts.
Step 3: Locate the FTP Account
- In the FTP Accounts interface, locate the account for which you want to change the password.
- Click the Change Password link or button next to the account.
Step 4: Update the Password
- Enter the new password in the Password field.
- Use a strong password with a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.
- Confirm the new password by typing it again in the Password (Again) field.
- Click Change Password to save the update.
Step 5: Test the New Password
- Open your FTP client (e.g., FileZilla, Cyberduck).
- Enter the updated credentials:
- Host: Your domain name or server IP.
- Username: The existing FTP username.
- Password: The new password.
- Connect to the server and verify that the FTP account is functioning with the new password.
Tips for Managing FTP Passwords
- Use a Password Manager: Save the new password in a secure password manager to avoid losing it.
- Enable Secure Connections: Use SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) for encrypted file transfers.
- Change Passwords Regularly: Update FTP passwords periodically for better security.
By following these steps, you can quickly change the password for an FTP account in cPanel and ensure continued secure access to your server files.
