Configuring Filezilla for FTPS Explicit
When using Filezilla, select the FTP over explicit TLS encryption option to secure file transfers.
Warning: These instructions do not work with our cPanel shared hosting accounts (more info).
To Configure Filezilla for FTPS Explicit
- Open Filezilla.
- Click Open the Site Manager.
- Click New Site, and then in the My Sites section enter the domain name.
- In the Host field, enter the domain name.
- From the Encryption list, select Require explicit FTP over TLS.
- From the Logon Type list, select Normal.
- In the User field, enter your username.
- In the Password field, enter your password.
- Go to the Transfer Settings tab.
- In the Transfer Mode section, select Passive, and then click OK.
- To test the connection, click Open the Site Manager, and then select the domain name.
- Click Connect, and then click OK.