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FTP Setup Guide for GoDaddy, Bluehost, and Other Hosts

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James Strickland

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December 20, 202510 min read
FTP Setup Guide for GoDaddy, Bluehost, and Other Hosts

Complete FTP Setup Guide

Setting up FTP access is your gateway to full website control. This guide covers the most popular hosting providers.

GoDaddy FTP Setup

  • . Log into GoDaddy
  • 2. Navigate to My Products

    3. Find your hosting and click Manage

    4. Access cPanel or FTP settings

    5. Create or view FTP accounts

    6. Note your host, username, password, and port

    Bluehost FTP Setup

  • . Log into Bluehost
  • 2. Go to Advanced (cPanel)

    3. Find Files section

    4. Click FTP Accounts

    5. Create new account or use existing

    6. Record credentials

    HostGator FTP Setup

  • . Log into HostGator
  • 2. Access cPanel

    3. Navigate to Files > FTP Accounts

    4. Create or manage accounts

    5. Save your credentials

    SiteGround FTP Setup

  • . Log into SiteGround
  • 2. Go to Site Tools

    3. Select Devs > FTP Accounts

    4. Create account if needed

    5. Copy credentials

    Universal Tips

  • Always use SFTP when available (port 22)
  • Create dedicated FTP users for security
  • Store passwords securely
  • Test connection before starting work
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