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What FTP client or software should I use for FTP, SFTP, or FTPS?

All shared, reseller, and semi-dedicated hosting plans offer FTP, SFTP, and FTPS access for uploading and managing your sites and files.

Connection Credentials

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Your FTP login credentials are the same as your cPanel username and password, which are included in your New Account Information email. You can also create secondary FTP accounts through cPanel.

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PlatformRecommended Client
WindowsWinSCP
macOSFileZilla or CyberDuck
LinuxFileZilla or CyberDuck

Any FTP client of your personal preference is supported. We do not require the use of any specific FTP client or software to connect to your hosting on our servers.

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