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What is a .pureftpd-upload File?
If you see a file named .pureftpd-upload (sometimes followed by random characters) in your hosting account, it is a temporary file created by the Pure-FTPD server during an FTP upload that did not complete successfully.
Why Does It Appear?
When you upload a file via FTP, the server creates a temporary file to hold the data as it transfers. Once the upload finishes, the temporary file is renamed to the final filename. If the upload is interrupted for any reason, the temporary file gets left behind. Common causes include:
- Your FTP connection dropped or timed out during the upload
- Your FTP client was closed before the transfer completed
- The server ran out of disk space during the transfer
- A network interruption occurred mid-transfer
Can I Delete It?
Yes, it is completely safe to delete .pureftpd-upload files. They are incomplete uploads and serve no purpose. You can remove them through your FTP client or through File Manager in cPanel. Make sure to enable "Show Hidden Files" in File Manager (click Settings in the upper right corner) since files starting with a dot are hidden by default.
How to Prevent It
To avoid leftover upload files in the future, make sure your FTP connection is stable before starting large transfers. In FileZilla, you can increase the timeout setting under Edit > Settings > Connection by setting the timeout to 60 seconds or higher. Also consider uploading large files in smaller batches rather than all at once.
