{"id":13713,"date":"2024-12-12T11:58:47","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T11:58:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bodhost.com\/kb\/?p=13713"},"modified":"2026-02-26T14:02:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T14:02:09","slug":"how-to-manage-ftp-accounts-in-plesk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bodhost.com\/kb\/how-to-manage-ftp-accounts-in-plesk\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Managing FTP Accounts in Plesk"},"content":{"rendered":"

This guide illustrates how to manage FTP accounts in Plesk. It allows you to control and secure access to your server files for website management and updates.<\/p>\n

Follow the steps below to create, modify, or delete FTP accounts:<\/p>\n

Accessing FTP Account Management<\/p>\n

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  1. Log in to your Plesk control panel.<\/li>\n
  2. Navigate to the \u201cWebsites & Domains\u201d section.
    \n\"websites<\/li>\n
  3. Click on \u201cFTP\u201d under the domain for which you want to manage FTP accounts.
    \n\"FTP\"<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Creating a New FTP Account<\/p>\n

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    1. In the FTP Accounts section, click \u201cAdd an FTP Account.\u201d
      \n\"add<\/li>\n
    2. Fill in the required fields:\n
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      1. FTP account name: Enter a username for the account.<\/li>\n
      2. Home directory: Specify the directory the user will access.<\/li>\n
      3. Password: Set a strong password.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
      4. Click OK to save the account.
        \n\"password\"<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Editing an Existing FTP Account<\/p>\n

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        1. Locate the FTP account you wish to edit in the FTP Access section.<\/li>\n
        2. Click the account name.
          \n\"wordpresstest\"<\/li>\n
        3. Update the details, such as the password or home directory.<\/li>\n
        4. Click \u201cSave\u201d.
          \n\"save\"<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Deleting an FTP Account<\/p>\n

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          1. In the FTP Access section, locate the account to be removed.<\/li>\n
          2. Select the account and click the \u201cRemove\u201d option.
            \n\"remove\"<\/li>\n
          3. Confirm the action to delete the account.
            \n\"remove\"<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Tips for Managing FTP Accounts<\/p>\n