If you have users that you do not want to have access to the root directory of your hosting web space, it is most recommended that you create a designated FTP username and a separate directory for them. Kindly follow the instructions below.
New FTP username
Step 1: Login to DirectAdmin.
Step 2: Step 2: Click on FTP Management under the Your Account panel.
Step 3: Click on Create FTP account to create a new username.
Step 4: Enter your desired FTP username and password. For password, you can choose to click on the random button for the system to generate a unique and secure password. An example is shown in the image below.
Step 5: Select your desired settings by choosing the checkbox. The options available is as follow:
- - Domain - FTP account with the root directory in the domains home delivery (one up from the public_html)
- - FTP - FTP account with the root directory in the domains public_ftp_directory
- - User - FTP account with the root directory as the users name in the public_html directory
- - Custom - FTP account with the root directory as per your own customization
Step 6: Click on the Create button once completed.
If you need assistance or have any further enquiries, feel free to contact our support team.
