Using FTP
With FTP, you can easily upload, edit, and delete files from your hosting account.
Steps
1. Create an account
Warning!It is important to choose a long, secure password to protect your website.
- Log in to your hosting control panel and click on FTP Users in the left-hand menu, then click on Add FTP User.
- Enter a username and password of your choice.
- For the directory, enter the path you want the user to have access to. By default, you can leave it unchanged.
- Finally, click the save button, and your FTP account will be created.
2. Connect
- Download an FTP client, such as WinSCP
- After launching the program, fill out the fields as shown in the image and click the Login button.
- Protocol:
FTP - Encryption:
TLS/SSL explicit encryption - Hostname: your web hosting server, e.g.
kw1.vipy.hu - Port:
21 - Username:
the one provided when creating the FTP account - Password:
the one provided when creating the FTP account
3. Success
After a successful login, you can manage your hosting files freely.