Changing the FTP account password in Plesk is a straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it:
Step-by-Step Guide to Change FTP Account Password in Plesk
Step 1: Log in to Plesk
- Open your browser and go to your Plesk control panel.
- Typically, the URL is:
https://your-domain.com:8443(replaceyour-domain.comwith your actual domain or server IP).
- Typically, the URL is:
- Enter your Plesk admin username and password to log in.
Step 2: Go to "Websites & Domains"
- Once logged in, click on the "Websites & Domains" tab in the Plesk dashboard.
- This section will show all the domains and subdomains hosted on your server.
Step 3: Access the "FTP Access" Section
- In the "Websites & Domains" tab, find the domain or subdomain for which you want to change the FTP password.
- Click on "FTP Access" (or "FTP Accounts", depending on your Plesk version) to view the list of FTP accounts.
Step 4: Select the FTP Account to Change the Password
- In the FTP Access section, find the FTP account whose password you want to change.
- Click on the account name or the "Edit" button next to the FTP account.
Step 5: Change the Password
- In the FTP account settings, find the "Password" field.
- Enter the new password for the FTP account. Make sure it's a strong password to enhance security.
- You may also have a password strength indicator to guide you in choosing a secure password.
- Confirm the password by entering it again in the confirmation field.
Step 6: Save the Changes
- After entering the new password, click "OK" or "Save" to apply the changes.
- The FTP account will now have the updated password.
Step 7: Inform the User (Optional)
- If you created the FTP account for someone else, make sure to inform them of the new password so they can access the account via FTP client (e.g., FileZilla, Cyberduck).
Step 8: Test the FTP Login (Optional)
- You can use an FTP client (such as FileZilla) to test the new password and ensure the FTP account works with the updated credentials.
- In FileZilla, enter the domain, the username, and the new password to connect to the server.
Additional Notes:
- Password Strength: Always choose a strong and secure password for FTP accounts. Ideally, it should include a combination of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.
- Security: If you're not already using SFTP (Secure FTP), consider switching to SFTP for enhanced security. SFTP encrypts the data during transfer, unlike regular FTP.
By following these steps, you can easily change the password for an FTP account in Plesk.
