How to Change FTP Password in HestiaCP

Prerequisites

Before changing an FTP password, make sure you have:

• Access to HestiaCP control panel
• Admin or user ownership

Method 1: Change via HestiaCP Web Interface

Step 1: Log in to HestiaCP

https://YOUR_SERVER_IP:8083

Step 2: Navigate to WEB Section

Click on WEB in the top menu bar.

Step 3: Select Domain

Click on the domain containing the FTP account.

Step 4: Go to FTP Accounts Tab

Click on the FTP Accounts tab.

Step 5: Click Edit Icon

Click the gear icon (⚙️) next to the FTP account.

Step 6: Change Password

Enter new password in Password field.

Step 7: Save

Click Save to update the password.

Method 2: Change via SSH

ssh hxroot@YOUR_SERVER_IP -p 22

/usr/local/hestia/bin/v-change-ftp-password admin user@example.com NewP@ssw0rd

Update FTP Clients

After changing password, update it in all applications using this FTP account:

• FileZilla
• WordPress (if using FTP for updates)
• Code editors (VS Code, Sublime, etc.)
• Deployment scripts