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title: How do I connect via FTP?
description: "# **Get FTP Details from DirectAdmin** 1. [Log in to your DirectAdmin](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-to-log-into-the-directadmin-control-panel/) control panel by accessing https://yourdomain:2222 2. Go to **Account Manager** and click on **FTP Management**. 3. Use the main default system user account shown, or click **Create FTP…"
url: "https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-do-i-connect-via-ftp/"
updated: "2026-08-26"
category: Support
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# How do I connect via FTP?

# **Get FTP Details from DirectAdmin**

1. [Log in to your DirectAdmin](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-to-log-into-the-directadmin-control-panel/) control panel by accessing https://yourdomain:2222
2. Go to **Account Manager** and click on **FTP Management**.
3. Use the main default system user account shown, or click **Create FTP Account** to set up a new username and password.
4. Note your server **Host** (your server IP or domain name) and your exact FTP **Username** (for sub-accounts, remember it includes the domain suffix, like user@domain.com)

## **Then use an app like [FileZilla](https://filezilla-project.org/) to connect**

- Open your FTP program and open the **Site Manager** (or Quickconnect bar). 

- Enter the following connection parameters:
  - - **Host:** Your server's IP address or domain name.
    - **Username:** Your DirectAdmin FTP username. `user` or `user@domain.com`).
    - **Password:** Your FTP account password.
    - **Port:** `21` (default for standard FTP).

- Click **Connect** and accept any security certificate prompts if they appear.