FTP / SFTP Access
FTP Credentials
Find your credentials
In Plesk go to Websites & Domains → FTP Access to view or create FTP accounts.
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Host | your domain or hosting IP |
| Port | 21 (FTP) / 22 (SFTP) |
| Username | FTP username from Plesk |
| Password | FTP password from Plesk |
Use SFTP over FTP
SFTP (port 22) encrypts your connection. Always prefer it over plain FTP.
Recommended Clients
- FileZilla (free, Windows/Mac/Linux)
- Cyberduck (free, Mac/Windows)
- WinSCP (free, Windows)
Creating Additional FTP Accounts
Go to FTP Access → Add FTP Account. You can restrict each account to a specific directory.
File Manager (Browser)
No FTP client needed
Plesk has a built-in file manager. Go to Websites & Domains → File Manager to upload, edit, and manage files directly in the browser.