FTP is a protocol for transferring files between two systems or servers, also known as File Transfer Protocol. An FTP account is used to access that server for users to download and share files through a remote connection.
Don't worry about downloading large files via email, or sharing them on social networking platforms that may compromise the privacy and security of your data. With an FTP account you can allow others to download directly from your FTP server.
With this tool, you have more control over your files, as it allows you to set permissions and restrictions to ensure that only authorized people can access them. You can also make backups of the most important files on your FTP server to ensure that they are always safe and available when you need them.
In this blog we will tell you roughly how you can set up, protect, use, etc. an FTP account.
How to set up an FTP account
Setting up an FTP account can be a complicated or complex process at first, but it is actually quite simple. Before you start configuring it, you must have a Cloud or Hosting contracted. Then, you have to follow these steps:
With SW Hosting, you have at least one FTP account in all Hosting and Cloud plans, in fact, in the Advanced Hosting plan you have unlimited FTP accounts. In addition, we have a tutorial/manual that explains in detail and with images how to create an FTP user account from your SWPanel, click here to read it.
How to use an FTP account
Once you have your FTP account set up, it's time to start using it to transfer your files and data, which is easy. Here's a a quick overview of how you can use your FTP account:
Besides, we have two tutorials/manuals to discover more features, or rather, to know a little more in depth how to use your FTP account. One is about how to modify the destination directory of your FTP account from your SWPanel, click here to read it. Finally, the second one explains in a concise way and with images, how to add the FTP data in WordPress, if you want to discover it click here.
How to protect an FTP account
After learning how to set up and use your FTP account to transfer important files and data, it is now time to learn how you can protect it. Here are a few tips to keep in mind:
If you have contracted a Hosting with us and you need to know how to stop any FTP service, we have a manual/tutorial for this. This explains how you can do it in a simple and fast way from your SWPanel, click here to know it.
Conclusion
As you can see, an FTP account is a useful and valuable tool for accessing and sharing files and data in an online environment. However, this tool also comes with certain security risks, so you need to take measures to protect it. For example, use a secure connection, set secure passwords, limit access to your account, among others.
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