FTP/SFTP lets you upload, download, and edit files on your hosting account directly from a desktop client like FileZilla, Cyberduck, or Transmit.
Finding Your FTP Details
- Log in to the Webfort control panel and go to Websites.
- Select the website you want to connect to.
- Click FTP in the top navigation.
- Click Add FTP User to create a new login, or view existing users to get their details.
Connection Settings
- Host: your domain name (e.g.
yourdomain.com) - Port: 21 (FTP with TLS) or 22 (SFTP)
- Protocol: SFTP is recommended for security
- Username: the FTP username shown in the control panel
- Password: the password you set when creating the user
Setting Up FileZilla
- Open FileZilla and go to File > Site Manager.
- Click New Site and give it a name.
- Enter the host, choose SFTP as the protocol, and fill in your username and password.
- Click Connect.
Best Practices
- Always prefer SFTP over plain FTP — it encrypts your credentials.
- Use a unique password for each FTP user and avoid reusing your control panel password.
- Delete FTP users you no longer need.
- Restrict a user's home directory if they only need access to one part of the site.
