Create an FTP account when a designer or tool needs file access without your full cPanel login.
Create the account
- Log in to cPanel from clients.cidhosting.net (or
https://yourdomain.com/cpanel). - Files → FTP Accounts.
- Enter a login name and a strong password.
- Set Directory — for the main site use
public_html. The account only sees that folder and below. - Click Create FTP Account.
Connection settings
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Host | yourdomain.com |
| Protocol | FTP — require explicit FTP over TLS |
| Port | 21 |
| Username | Full FTP login (often [email protected]) |
| Password | The FTP account password |
Full walkthrough for uploading: How to Upload Your Website (File Manager or FTP).
Need help? clients.cidhosting.net/submitticket.php.
