Configuring your site in SmartFTP

  1. Begin by opening SmartFTP
  2. Next, locate the Address bar:
    smartftp-address-bar
  3. Address: Either your domain name, host name or server IP
  4. Login: cPanel username or other FTP username
  5. Password: cPanel password or other FTP account password
  6. Port: The default port is 21 and should be left as is unless you are instructed otherwise.
  7. To connect to the server, click the connect button:
    smartftp-connect
  8. Next, you will want to add the site to your Favorites so you can save it to use again:
    smartftp-add-to-favorites
  9. In the next screen your can name the site so it’s easy to find and you can even make a new folder if you like:
    smartftp-saving-favorite

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