To connect via FTP using root, it must be a secure connection. Please note that only VPS/Dedicated plans have root access. ** The port will automatically default to 21 if left blank. Here is a helpful article, How to Create an FTP Account in cPanel, to help you create an FTP account. You can also create your own FTP account in your cPanel if you wish. You will need your cPanel username and password to connect to your default FTP account. * When you purchase your hosting account, a default FTP account was created for you. Take note of your Current User (cPanel username) and Site IP.Īlternatively, you can also use the Server Hostname.On the cPanel homepage, look for the General Information section on the right-hand side.

However, if you cannot find your Welcome email, here is how you can get the FTP credentials in your cPanel. You will see a message stating the 'Target file already exists,' overwrite the existing file to replace it with your updated version.For your FTP logins, the cPanel information is what you need, which is available in your HostGator Welcome email. Save your file after editing, then drag and drop back into the bottom remote directory window.Click the file you want to edit, then drag and drop it onto your desktop.įor Windows: you can right-click the file on your desktop, then click Open with -> Choose default program. -> (Double click) Other Programs -> Notepadįor Mac: Ctrl + click the file -> Open With -> TextEditor.You will see a File has changed message, and it will ask 'Upload this file back to the server?' Click the Yes button to upload the file you edited.ĭownload a File and Modify, then Re-upload:

After editing the file, save then close it.The File will open in notepad on Windows, or TextEditor on a Mac. On the bottom window of the remote sites, right-click the file you want to modify, and click View/Edit.

Its contents will be listed in the window below.

On the top Remote Site window, click the folder that contains the file you want to edit.

Connect to your account using FileZilla.

FileZilla is typically used for uploading / downloading files between the server and your local computer, but can also be used for editing files. In this tutorial we will show you how to modify a file using the FileZilla FTP client.įileZilla is a free open-sourced FTP client that can be downloaded here:

How to use filezilla to upload website