???? How to Create and Manage FTP Accounts
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) lets you upload, download, and manage your website files using external software like FileZilla. With Fast Host Nig, you can easily create and control FTP accounts through cPanel.
???? Step 1: Log in to Your cPanel
Go to www.fasthost.com.ng → Client Area → Services → My Hosting Accounts → Login to cPanel.
???? Step 2: Open FTP Accounts
Scroll to the Files section and click FTP Accounts.
???? Step 3: Create a New FTP Account
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Enter a username (e.g.,
developer). -
Choose your domain name.
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Enter and confirm a strong password.
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In the Directory field, set which folder the user can access.
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Example:
/public_html/gives access to the main site.
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Click Create FTP Account.
???? Tip: Give limited directory access if you want to share FTP with others safely.
???? Step 4: Configure Your FTP Client (e.g., FileZilla)
Open your FTP client and enter:
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Host:
ftp.yourdomain.com -
Username: the full FTP username (e.g.,
developer@yourdomain.com) -
Password: your FTP password
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Port: 21
Click Quickconnect to access your hosting files.
???? Step 5: Manage FTP Accounts
In the FTP Accounts section, you can:
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Change Passwords
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Delete Accounts
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Configure FTP Client (for automatic setup details)
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View Disk Usage for each FTP user
???? Step 6: Secure Your FTP Access
To keep your files safe:
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Use FTPS (Secure FTP) if supported by your client.
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Remove old or unused FTP accounts regularly.
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Never share your FTP credentials publicly.
✅ Done!
You’ve successfully created and managed FTP accounts in cPanel.
Now you can easily upload and edit your website files using Fast Host Nig’s secure FTP access.
