Using FileZilla to Upload Files via SFTP(SSH) or FTPS(SSL/TLS)

FileZilla is a popular open-source File Transfer Protocol (FTP) client that you can use to upload or download files from your web hosting server. This guide will show you how to set up FileZilla for SFTP (SSH connections) and FTPS (Explicit SSL/TLS) connections.

Downloading and Installing FileZilla

First, you'll need to download and install FileZilla. Visit the FileZilla project website and download the appropriate version for your system.

Setting Up FTPS (SSL/TLS)

1. Open FileZilla and select 'Site Manager' from the 'File' menu.
2. Click the 'New Site' button and type in a name for your new site.
3. On the 'General' tab, enter the following details:
   • Host: Your server's hostname or domain name
   • Port: 21
   • Protocol: FTP - File Transfer Protocol
   • Encryption: Require explicit FTP over TLS
   • Logon Type: Normal
   • User: Your cPanel username
   • Password: Your cPanel password
4. Click the 'Transfer Settings' tab.
5. Select the 'Passive' transfer mode and limit the number of simultaneous connections to 10.
6. Click 'OK' to save your settings.

You'll see an 'Unknown certificate' prompt the first time you connect. Check that the 'Common Name' matches the server you are connecting to, then click 'OK' to confirm.

Setting Up SFTP (SSH FTP)

1. Open FileZilla and select 'Site Manager' from the 'File' menu.
2. Click the 'New Site' button and type in a name for your new site.
3. On the 'General' tab, enter the following details:
   • Host: Your server's hostname or domain name
   • Port: 22
   • Protocol: SFTP
   • Logon Type: Normal
   • User: Your cPanel username
   • Password: Your cPanel password
4. Click the 'Advanced' tab.
5. Set the 'Default local directory' to where you keep the website files for this project.
6. Set the 'Default remote directory' to /home/<username>/public_html/ (replace <username> with your cPanel username).
7. Click the 'Transfer Settings' tab.
8. Select the 'Passive' transfer mode and limit the number of simultaneous connections to 10.
9. Click 'OK' to save your settings.
   
   

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