Otherwise, select the subfolder or the files you intend to back up. Note: Click on the root folder ('/') if you wish to download all files on the server. Password: FTP password (Your FTP account password).User: FTP username (Same as your hosting account username or the FTP account created).Protocol (Server Type): SFTP - SSH File Transfer Protocol.Example: (where is the primary domain).Host/Address: ftp.PrimaryDomain, where PrimaryDomain is your hosting account's primary domain, is set in your Domains dashboard.Enter the following information under the General tab: The Site Manager settings dialogue is displayed. SFTP uses SSH (secure shell) encryption to protect the data being transferred.

While FTP is the traditional file transfer protocol, SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) is an alternative to FTP that allows you to transfer files by adding a layer of security to the process. However, while changing the password of the root user, the account password won't be updated. By default, FTP root accounts are still created in a new account.

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