How to create additional FTP accounts in cPanel?

Updated: 28 September 2026 · Applies to: cPanel & WHM 138 (Jupiter theme)

Extra FTP accounts let designers or developers upload files without knowing your cPanel password. You can limit each one to a single folder.

Create an FTP account

1. Log in to cPanel (for example at https://yourdomain.com:2083, or from the Ucartz client area).
2. Open Files › FTP Accounts.
3. Fill in Log In and choose the Domain. The username becomes login@example.com.
4. Enter a strong password in Password and Password (Again).
5. In Directory, enter the folder the account may use. Use public_html for the whole website, or a subfolder to restrict access.
6. Set a Quota or choose Unlimited, then click Create FTP Account.

Connect

Click Configure FTP Client next to the account for the server name and port (21), or to download a setup file for FileZilla. Use FTPS (explicit TLS) in your client where it is offered.

Note: Your cPanel username and password also work for FTP, with access to your whole home directory.