Managing FTP (File Transfer Protocol) access is a crucial part of web hosting management. It enables administrators and users to securely upload, download, and manage files on the server. DirectAdmin, a popular web hosting control panel, offers a range of features for efficient FTP access management. In this article, we'll explore how to set up and manage FTP accounts in DirectAdmin, and how to control access to these accounts.

Creating FTP Accounts

The first step in managing FTP access in DirectAdmin is creating an FTP account. The process is as follows:

1. Log in to DirectAdmin as either an administrator or a user with permissions to create FTP accounts.
2. From the main menu, select "FTP Management" or equivalent.
3. Click on "Create FTP Account" or similar.
4. Fill in the required information, such as the FTP username, password, and home directory to which the user will have access.
5. Confirm the account creation by clicking the "Save" or equivalent button.

Setting Permissions After creating an FTP account, you can configure its permissions to precisely restrict user access as needed:

• Directory Access Restrictions: In the FTP account properties, you can specify which directories the user has access to. This helps prevent access to sensitive data.
• File Size Restrictions and Quotas: DirectAdmin allows setting maximum file sizes that users can upload and overall disk space quotas for FTP accounts.

Monitoring and Managing FTP Accounts

DirectAdmin also provides tools for monitoring and managing active FTP accounts:

• Viewing Active FTP Sessions: In the "FTP Management" section, you can monitor active FTP sessions and terminate them if necessary.
• Changing Passwords and Editing Accounts: Regularly changing FTP account passwords enhances security. DirectAdmin makes it easy to change passwords and modify settings for existing FTP accounts.

Properly configuring and managing FTP access is essential for secure and efficient website and server management. DirectAdmin offers a wide range of tools for easy FTP account management, from account creation and permission settings to monitoring and account modifications. By adhering to best practices and regularly managing FTP access, you can ensure that your data remains secure and accessible only to authorized users.