Changing the FTP user quota in cPanel allows you to manage how much disk space an FTP account can use. This is useful for controlling resource usage or updating limits as needed.
Follow these steps to adjust the quota for an FTP account:
Step 1: Log in to cPanel
- Open your web 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, find the FTP account for which you want to change the quota.
- Look for the Quota column or section next to the account.
Step 4: Change the Quota
- Click the Change Quota or Edit button/link next to the FTP account.
- In the quota field:
- Enter the new quota in MB (e.g.,
500for 500 MB). - Alternatively, set it to Unlimited for no quota restrictions.
- Enter the new quota in MB (e.g.,
- Click Save or Change Quota to apply the new limit.
Step 5: Verify the Change
- Return to the FTP Accounts page and confirm that the updated quota is displayed next to the FTP account.
- Test the FTP account by uploading files to ensure the new quota is applied.
Tips for Managing FTP User Quotas
- Monitor Disk Usage: Regularly check disk usage to ensure users are staying within their limits.
- Set Reasonable Limits: Assign quotas based on the specific needs of the FTP account to prevent overuse of server resources.
- Review Unused Accounts: Disable or delete unused FTP accounts to free up disk space.
By changing the FTP user quota in cPanel, you can effectively manage your hosting resources while providing appropriate access for each user.
