> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.digitalfyre.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connecting via FTP

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) lets you transfer files between your computer and your hosting account using an FTP client such as FileZilla, Cyberduck, or WinSCP.

## FTP Connection Details

| Setting      | Value                                                        |
| ------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Host**     | `server-name.digitalfyre.net`                                |
| **Port**     | `21` (FTP) or `22` (SFTP — recommended)                      |
| **Username** | Your Plesk username or a dedicated FTP user                  |
| **Password** | Your Plesk or FTP user password                              |
| **Protocol** | SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) — preferred over plain FTP |

<Info>
  Use SFTP (port 22) instead of plain FTP wherever possible. SFTP encrypts your connection and credentials. Plain FTP transmits data in clear text.
</Info>

## Creating a Dedicated FTP User

You can create a separate FTP user with access limited to a specific folder — useful for giving a developer or designer access without sharing your main Plesk credentials.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Websites & Domains">
    Log in to Plesk and click **Websites & Domains** in the left sidebar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open FTP Access">
    Find your domain and click **FTP Access**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add an FTP Account">
    Click **Add FTP Account**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fill in the Details">
    Enter a username, password, and set the **Home directory** to restrict access to a specific folder.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Click **OK**. The FTP user is created and ready to use.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Recommended FTP Client

[FileZilla](https://filezilla-project.org/) is a free, cross-platform FTP/SFTP client. When connecting, select **SFTP** as the protocol and use port `22`.