How to Connect to FTP Using FileZilla?

You can use FileZilla, a free FTP client, to upload your website files, WordPress themes, plugins, or large media archives to your server. Before connecting to your website using FileZilla, you need to obtain your FTP connection details. To learn how to find your FTP details, refer to our article, “Where Can FTP Details Be Viewed?”

Steps to Establish an FTP Connection Using FileZilla

  • After obtaining your FTP connection details, open FileZilla on your computer. Fill in the fields in the Quickconnect bar at the top of the program as follows:
    • Host: The address of the FTP server (for example: ftp.yourdomain.com or IP adress)
    • Username: Your FTP account username
    • Password: Your FTP account password
    • Port: You can leave it empty or use the number 21.
  • After entering your connection details, click the “Quickconnect” button.
  • After clicking the Quickconnect button, connection details will appear in FileZilla’s message log. You can check whether the connection was successful or unsuccessful by reviewing the messages displayed on the screen. Once connected, you can start uploading files to your FTP server.

Saving an FTP Connection Using Site Manager

If you don’t want to re-enter your server and username details every time you connect to FileZilla, you can use the Site Manager feature. This method is particularly useful if you manage FTP connections for multiple websites.

  • After opening FileZilla, navigate to “File > Site Manager.“
  • Click the “New Site” button and enter a name for your connection.
  • In the settings section that opens, enter your FTP connection details as follows:
    • Host: The address of the FTP server (for example: ftp.yourdomain.com or IP adress)
    • Port: You can leave it empty or use the number 21.
    • Encryption: Try connecting using “Use explicit FTP over TLS if available” or “Only use plain FTP” options.
    • Username: Your FTP account username
    • Password: Your FTP account password
  • After entering the details, click the “OK” button to save your FTP connection settings, or click “Connect” to test the connection immediately.