Overview
This document provides essential information for connecting to your cPanel account using SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol or Secure File Transfer Protocol). SFTP offers secure file access, transfer, and management capabilities similar to FTP, all facilitated through an SSH connection. It is important to note that SFTP is a distinct protocol and not simply FTP operating over SSH.
Configure Your SFTP Client
To establish an SFTP connection, please refer to your specific SFTP client's documentation for detailed setup instructions. If you do not currently have an SFTP client installed on your computer, we recommend considering one of the following options:
Typically, SFTP clients require the following details to connect to a server:
| Item | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Hostname | The server’s hostname. | hostname.example.com |
| SSH port number | The port number on which sshd listens. |
22 |
| Security | Indicates whether the client combines FTP and SFTP functionality. | FTP or SFTP |
| Username | The SSH username used by the client to connect to the server. This can be either:
You cannot use an FTP account to connect via SFTP. |
exampleroot |
| Password | The SSH user’s password. | luggage12345 |
| Private Key | The absolute path to a private key located on your local computer (e.g., c:\data\id_dsa).
The SSH user’s private key is encrypted. You may be prompted to enter the key’s password when establishing an SFTP connection. |
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If you encounter difficulties connecting to your cPanel account via SFTP, please contact our support team for assistance.
