Setting Up SFTP Access for Your WordPress Site

SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) allows you to securely access and manage the files and folders on your WordPress site using a dedicated client application on your computer. This method provides an encrypted connection for transferring and editing files, helping to keep your website data protected.

Creating an SFTP User

To set up SFTP access for your WordPress site, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to Sites > WordPress > Advanced Settings > FTP Access.
2. Click on Add FTP User and configure the login credentials.
3. After creating the user, you will receive the Host URL, Port number, Username, and Password needed to connect.

Connecting with an SFTP Client

Use the provided credentials to log in through an SFTP client program. These details are unique to each user and can be reset if needed. Keep your credentials secure to prevent unauthorized access to your site files.

Popular SFTP client options include:

• FileZilla (Free – macOS or Windows)
• WinSCP (Free – Windows)
• FlashFXP (Premium – Windows)
• Cyberduck (Free – macOS or Windows)
• Transmit (Premium – macOS)