How to change FTP password

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First, log in to your '''[[cPanel]]''' and look for the 'FTP Accounts' icon under the '''[[Files]]''' section.
 
First, log in to your '''[[cPanel]]''' and look for the 'FTP Accounts' icon under the '''[[Files]]''' section.
The list of FTP accounts you have created will be shown. Next to each FTP account there is the 'Change Password' button. Click on it to change FTP password for the account in question.
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The list of FTP accounts you have created will be shown. Next to each FTP account there is the '''Change Password''' button. Click on it to change FTP password for the account in question.
  
 
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There you need to enter your new FTP password ('''Password''' field) and confirm it by re-typing in the '''Password (again):''' field.
 
There you need to enter your new FTP password ('''Password''' field) and confirm it by re-typing in the '''Password (again):''' field.
  
Rather than setting new password yourself, you can use the '''Password Generator''' feature. This will create a secure password and protect it from possible cracking.
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Rather than setting new password yourself, you can use the '''Password Generator''' feature. This will create a [http://myidealhost.com/tutorials/How_to_create_secure_password secure password] and protect it from possible cracking.
 
Once your new FTP password is set, click '''Change Password'''.
 
Once your new FTP password is set, click '''Change Password'''.
  
 
Using these steps you cannot only modify FTP password but also create accounts for separate users and change FTP password for their accounts as well.</div>
 
Using these steps you cannot only modify FTP password but also create accounts for separate users and change FTP password for their accounts as well.</div>

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