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You may want to allow some users to upload and download the files from your site. To allow FTP access for your users you need to create an FTP account for them. 
In order to add a new FTP account go to '''cPanel''' => '''FTP Accounts''' (located under the '''Files''' tab). There you need to fill the following form:

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'''Login''': enter the desired username for your FTP account

'''Password''': the desired password

'''Password (again)''': re-type the password

'''Directory''': choose the directory the user will have access to (either root or some sub-folder)

Click on '''Create FTP account'''.

Every FTP account is displayed in a table. This table allows you to:

- Change the password for your FTP account;

- Change the quota;

- Delete the account;

- Configure FTP client

Now you know how to add FTP account to your hosting.

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