FileZilla is an FTP client that allows you to easily access and manage your server files. We recommend using this program to upload or download all files to and from your server.
The Site Manager feature securely stores your FTP login credentials and allows you to connect to your server using a master password, rather than your panel password. This is very useful if you are managing multiple servers.
# Setup and Use FileZilla's Site Manager
You can set up your Site Manager using the Filezilla Client.
- Download and install the FileZilla Client for your system. Make sure that you download the FileZilla Client and NOT FileZilla Server.
- On your server control panel, navigate to Files > SFTP Connect.
- Open FileZilla and navigate to Files > Site Manager (Shortcut is Ctrl + S or Command + S)
- Click on New Site, and name it appropriately.
- Enter the details from your control panel into FileZilla. Your FTP password is the same as your control panel password.
- Now click connect, and you will be asked whether or not you would like to remember passwords. We recommend that you opt for “Save passwords protected by a master password” for an extra layer of security.
- If you have chosen this option then enter your new master password, retyping it to confirm then click OK. Otherwise, you can just select the “Save Passwords” option, however, this will leave server passwords unprotected.
If you are getting errors when connecting through FileZilla, this may be because you have provided the wrong FTP details. Double-check that you have copied the details from the FTP Server Login page correctly. You may also reset your panel password by following this guide: How to Reset your Shockbyte Panel Password.
