or **File Manager** (see [How to Upload Website Files to Plesk](/hc/help/en/articles/how-to-upload-website-files-to-plesk))bsite with other people, or if you want to give someone access to a specific directory on your website, you can create an additional FTP account. This is useful for designers, developers, or collaborators who need file-level access without full Plesk login credentials.

### Creating an Additional FTP Account

1. Log in to **Plesk**.
2. Go to **Websites & Domains**.
3. Click the domain name where you want to add the FTP account.
4. Click **FTP Access**.
5. Click **Add Additional FTP Account**.
6. Fill in the required fields:
   - **FTP account name:** Enter a username for the FTP account.
   - **Home directory:** Select the directory that the FTP user will access when they connect. The default is the root of the domain (`/httpdocs`). You can change this to a specific subdirectory (e.g., `/httpdocs/images`).
   - **Password:** Set a strong password for the FTP account.
7. Click **OK**.

The additional FTP account is now created. Share the login credentials with the user. They can connect using an FTP client (e.g., FileZilla) with the following details:

- **Host:** Your domain name or server IP address.
- **Username:** The FTP account name (e.g., `username@yourdomain.com`).
- **Password:** The password you set.
- **Port:** `21`

### Modifying an FTP Account

1. Go to **Websites & Domains** → your domain → **FTP Access**.
2. Click the FTP account name.
3. Change the password, home directory, or other settings.
4. Click **OK**.

### Removing an FTP Account

1. Go to **Websites & Domains** → your domain → **FTP Access**.
2. Select the additional FTP account (not the main system account).
3. Click **Remove**.
4. Confirm the deletion.

**Note:** The main system FTP account cannot be removed.

### Important Notes

- The main system FTP account is created automatically when the domain is set up. Additional accounts provide access to specific directories only.
- FTP accounts are domain-specific. To give someone access to multiple domains, create a separate FTP account for each domain.
- FTP transmits passwords in plain text. For sensitive data transfer, use SFTP instead (if enabled by your hosting provider).

### Troubleshooting

**"Access denied" when connecting via FTP:**

- Verify the FTP username and password are correct.
- Ensure the home directory exists and is accessible.
- Contact your hosting provider if FTP connections are blocked by a firewall.

**FTP user can see files outside their home directory:**

- This should not happen in Plesk. Contact your hosting provider if you suspect a permissions issue.

### Related Guides

- [Upload files with it](/hc/help/en/articles/how-to-upload-website-files-to-plesk)
- [Canonical version](/hc/help/en/articles/how-to-create-additional-ftp-accounts-in-plesk)