Using FileZilla to connect to SFTP Print

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FileZilla is a free and open source FTP client that will allow you to upload, download and edit files on your website securely.

To download FileZilla FTP client go here: https://filezilla-project.org/

Once this is installed here are the steps to connect to your NetHosted account securely via SFTP:

  1. Click File Menu -> Site Manager
  2. Choose New Site
  3. On the right hand side of the box enter:
  • Protocol: SFTP - SSH File Transfer Protocol 
  • Host: Your servers IP address or Hostname (e.g. sun.solardns.com)
  • Port: 6063
  • Logon Type: Normal
  • User: cPanel Username
  • Password: cPanel Password

4. Click Connect and you should now be connected 


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