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How to Use SFTP to Connect to Your WordPress Site
3 min read•Updated 2 weeks ago
Securely upload custom themes, plugins, and media files directly to your WordPress hosting container using SFTP credentials.
Locating Your SFTP Credentials
Navigate to Sites > WordPress > Site Details > SFTP Access. You will find:
• Hostname / IP Address
• SFTP Port (default: 2222)
• Username
• SSH Password / SSH Public Key
Connecting via FileZilla or Cyberduck
Open your preferred SFTP client (e.g. FileZilla, Cyberduck, Transmit).
Set Protocol to SFTP - SSH File Transfer Protocol. Enter Host, Port 2222, Username, and Password. Once connected, browse to /public_html/wp-content/themes or /plugins to manage files safely.
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