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Uploading Files via FTP

Connecting an FTP client to your hosting account and where to upload files.

  1. In DirectAdmin, open FTP Management to find your FTP hostname, or create a dedicated FTP user with its own login.
  2. Open an FTP client (FileZilla is a common free option) and enter the hostname, your username, and password.
  3. Use port 21 for standard FTP, or port 22 if connecting via SFTP for an encrypted connection.
  4. Once connected, upload files into the public_html folder — this is the root of your live website.
Tip: SFTP is preferred over plain FTP where available, since it encrypts the connection rather than sending your login details in plain text.

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