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To open this window, in Filezilla go to File > Site Manager then click the new site button. The information you’d add to the client is accessible from your dashboard. FilezillaĮach SFTP client is slightly different, these steps and screenshots are how you’d add your information in Filezilla. Please make sure the ‘Protocol’ field is filled with SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) option, not FTP. ↑ Table of Contents ↑ Setting up a Client Clicking the copy button will copy them to your clipboard for ease of use.

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These are unique to your site, so if you have multiple sites, you’ll need to use multiple usernames and passwords, one for each site, in your SFTP Client.Īfter you’ve created a user and password, you can enter them in an SFTP Client of your choice! If you don’t have a preference, Filezilla is a popular and free SFTP client.

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The username and password are generated by the system automatically.

Once you’ve enabled SFTP, you’ll see your SFTP URL, Port Number, Username and Password. The first time you access this section of your Dashboard you’ll need to click the Enable SFTP button. We do not create an SFTP user by default. Go to My Site(s) → Settings → Hosting Configuration to access your site’s SFTP options. ↑ Table of Contents ↑ Getting Started with SFTP Thanks to the security provided by SFTP you can rest easy knowing that your files and your site are safe and sound.Ī variety of custom plugins and themes may ask you to create specific folders or add files via SFTP however, generally speaking, SFTP is not required for your site to function. SFTP is not to be confused with File Transfer Protocol (FTP) which is similar but not secure.

The “secure” part is because it is run over a secure channel, in this case SSH. It was designed as an extension of the SSH (Secure SHell) protocol. SFTP stands for Secure File Transfer Protocol (or SSH File Transfer Protocol). It’s a way for you to access the files and folders on a website via a client program such as Filezilla on your local computer. If something happens to your site we’d be glad to help you attempt to Restore Activity. We are happy to help you determine whether you need to access your file structure and help restore your site should accidents occur, however Happiness Engineers are not here to assist you with adding, removing, or modifying files and folders. Uploading unknown files, or editing existing files, without understanding them may lead to your site breaking, and can also cause you to lose data. If you don’t understand what a file does, don’t edit it. You should not edit files unless you know exactly what the change will do. If you’re unsure, contact a Happiness Engineer for help before accessing your site via SFTP. Do not touch your site’s file structure unless you have a very specific reason.

My plugin or theme developer needs to access my site via SFTP?Īccessing your site’s file structure is not required for your site to function.

Why can’t I access certain folders via SFTP?.

Can I add custom PHP modules like ioncube?.

I’m trying to upload a theme to my site, but it says is too big.

I uploaded a plugin using SFTP but I can’t activate it.

Does content uploaded via SFTP count against my site’s storage limits?.

Can I edit my site’s wp-config.php file?.

I deleted something by mistake, can I get it back?.

I uploaded images/video via SFTP but are not showing in my Media Library.I’ve added my site to my SFTP client and it’s not working!.I have modified my theme files but my changes have disappeared after the theme updated.I uploaded a plugin/theme and can’t see it in my dashboard?.

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