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Uploading Your Website Using FTP

Last updated March 12, 2026

Uploading Your Website Using FTP

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) allows you to upload files from your computer to the hosting server.

This is the most reliable method for transferring large numbers of files.

Step 1: Install an FTP Client

We recommend the following FTP clients:

ClientPlatformWebsite
FileZillaWindows / Mac / Linuxhttps://filezilla-project.org
WinSCPWindowshttps://winscp.net
CyberduckMac / Windowshttps://cyberduck.io

FileZilla is the most widely used option and works well for beginners.

Step 2: Connect to the Server

Open your FTP client and enter the following connection details.

SettingExample
Hostftp.yourdomain.com
UsernameYour FTP username
PasswordYour FTP password
Port21

Your FTP credentials can be found inside your Email/DirectAdmin.

Step 3: Upload Your Files

Once connected, you will see two panels:

  • Local files (your computer)
  • Server files (your hosting account)

To upload your website:

  1. Navigate to the public_html folder on the server
  2. Select your website files on your computer
  3. Drag them into the public_html folder

After the upload finishes, your website should become visible at your domain.