How to Create FTP Account in HestiaCP

Prerequisites

Before creating an FTP account, make sure you have:

Access to HestiaCP control panel
At least one domain/web domain added

Method 1: Create FTP User 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 you want to create FTP access for.

Step 4: Go to FTP Accounts Tab

Click on the FTP Accounts tab.

Step 5: Click "Add FTP Account"

Click the green + Add FTP Account button.

Step 6: Configure FTP Account

Username: FTP username (e.g., user@example.com format recommended)
Password: Secure password
Directory: Home directory path (default: domain's public_html)
Quota: Storage limit in MB (leave blank for unlimited)

Step 7: Save

Click Add to create the FTP account.

Method 2: Create FTP User via SSH

ssh hxroot@YOUR_SERVER_IP -p 22

/usr/local/hestia/bin/v-add-ftp-user admin user@example.com P@ssw0rd /home/admin/web/example.com/public_html

FTP Connection Settings

FTP Server: ftp.yourdomain.com or YOUR_SERVER_IP
Port: 21 (or 990 for FTPS)
Username: user@example.com (full username)
Password: The password you set
Encryption: TLS/SSL (if available)

Connect with FileZilla

Open FileZilla
Enter Host: ftp.yourdomain.com
Username: user@example.com
Password: Your password
Port: 21
Click Quickconnect

FTP Security Best Practices

Use FTPS (FTP over SSL) or SFTP instead of plain FTP
Use strong passwords
Set directory restrictions - limit to needed folders only
Set quota limits to prevent filling disk space
Delete unused FTP accounts

Troubleshooting

Connection refused: Check if FTP service is running: systemctl status vsftpd

Login incorrect: Verify username format (user@domain.com) and password

✅ FTP account has been created successfully!