Here's a step-by-step guide on how to access your website files using FTP in cPanel:
1. Download and install an FTP client software such as FileZilla, WinSCP or Cyberduck on your computer.
2. Log in to your cPanel account using your username and password.
3. Once you are logged in, scroll down to the "Files" section and click on "FTP Accounts".
4. On the "FTP Accounts" page, click on the "Configure FTP Client" button next to the FTP account you want to use.
5. In the "Manual Settings" section, you will see the FTP server address, FTP username, and FTP password. Note down these details as you will need them to connect to your website using the FTP client.
6. Open the FTP client software on your computer and enter the FTP server address, FTP username, and FTP password in the appropriate fields.
7. In the "Port" field, enter "21" (or the port number specified in cPanel if it's different).
8. Click on the "Connect" button to connect to your website using FTP.
9. Once connected, you will see a list of your website files in the FTP client. You can navigate through the files and folders just as you would on your local computer.
10. To upload or download files, simply drag and drop the files between your local computer and the remote server.
That's it! You have now successfully accessed your website files using FTP in cPanel. Note that it's important to keep your FTP login credentials confidential and to use a secure FTP connection (SFTP or FTPS) to prevent unauthorised access to your website files.
