How to Delete an FTP Account in cPanel

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

Delete FTP accounts that are no longer used; each one is a possible way into your website.

Steps

1. Log in to cPanel (for example at https://yourdomain.com:2083, or from the Ucartz client area).
2. Open Files › FTP Accounts.
3. Click Delete next to the account.
4. Choose Delete Account to keep its files, or Delete Account and Files to remove the folder as well.

Note: Check the account's folder before deleting files; it may be part of your website.