Helping You to Grasp the Basics of FTP

Updated 2026
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FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is used to upload website files from your computer to your hosting account. Connect with an FTP client like FileZilla using your cPanel username, password, and ftp.yourdomain.com as the host. Upload files to the public_html directory.

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How to Use FileZilla and Other Popular FTP Client Software

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