Creating FTP Users for Individual Subdomains

Restricting FTP access to a specific subdomain helps ensure users only have access to designated directories. Follow the steps below to create an FTP user account for a subdomain in DirectAdmin.

Steps to Create FTP Users for Subdomains

Step 1: Access FTP Management

1. Log in to DirectAdmin.

2. From the dashboard, click FTP Management under the Your Account panel.

Step 2: Create a New FTP Account.
In the FTP Management page, click on the Create FTP Account button to add a new FTP user.

Step 3: Configure FTP Account Details

1. FTP Username: Enter your desired username.
   Example: ftpuser@yourdomain.com

2. Password: Enter a secure password or click the Generate button to let the system create a strong, random password. Ensure you save this password securely.

3. Access Level: Choose the directory the FTP user will have access to:

   • Domain: Provides access to the domain's root directory (one level up from public_html).
   • FTP: Grants access to the public_ftp directory.
   • User: Grants access to a specific directory inside public_html, named after the username.
   • Custom: Allows you to define a custom directory for this FTP account (e.g., /public_html/subfolder).

Step 4: Finalize and Create the FTP Account.
Once all the details are filled in and the appropriate directory is selected, click the Create button. The system will confirm the creation of the new FTP account.

Important Notes

• The new FTP user will only have access to the subdomain’s directory.
• Ensure the subdomain directory is properly set up to avoid access issues.

For further assistance, feel free to contact our support team!