FTP | XonHost Knowledge Base

How to change files and folders permissions with an FTP client?

All popular FTP clients have options for changing the permissions of files and folders. This option can be usually found in the pop-up menu after clicking with the right mouse button on files / folders. You should check the manual … Continued

Is it possible to change the FTP timeout?

Unfortunately, it is not possible to change the FTP timeout on the shared server. By default it has been set for best performance and minimum transfer interruptions.

How to change the FTP password?

SiteGround customers can change the password of their main FTP user from their User Area, under: My Accounts -> Information & Settings -> Change Password Note: Your main FTP login details are the same as your cPanel username and password. You can change the passwords … Continued

Is there a limitation on the number of files which can be uploaded by FTP?

Yes, there is a limitation. You should not upload more than 10000 files in a single directory because you will not be able to list them. Please make sure that you have organized your files in accordance with the above … Continued

How to upload files in order to open them by HTTPS (with SSL)?

On XonHost’s servers all web files are stored in the public_html directory regardless of the way they are accessed. Thus, in order your files to open by HTTPS you should upload them to your public_html directory. You can find more information about our SSL … Continued

How to add FTP accounts?

You can have unlimited number of FTP accounts with XonHost’s web hosting package. In order to add a new one you should log in cPanel and click on the FTP Accounts from the Files box. For more detailed information you can check our FTP tutorial and cPanel’s video tutorial.

How can I change my files and folders permissions by using an FTP client

Most FTP clients provide the option to change file / folder permissions, a.k.a. attributes. For example, setting a file or folder permission in FileZilla is very easy. Select a file, then right click on it. A menu will appear and you will need to … Continued

Which FTP client to use?

XonHost recommends FileZilla for FTP client. It is freely available and Open Source. You can learn more about it, as well as download it, from their website here.

Common FTP errors

The most common FTP errors are related to incorrect login details supplied or an issue with the hosting server or the internet service provider. In most cases you will see Could not connect to server, but exact errors will vary depending … Continued

What is FTP?

FTP means File Transfer Protocol and is one of the possible ways to upload files to your web hosting account. In order to learn how to use FTP on your account with XonHost you can check this tutorial.