Adding FTP Accounts in Plesk Obsidian

When collaborating on a website project or managing subdomains for different users, it often becomes necessary to provide distinct access points without sharing primary credentials. Plesk Obsidian offers a robust solution for this by allowing you to create separate File Transfer Protocol (FTP) accounts. These accounts grant specific users access to designated directories on your server, ensuring both security and efficient workflow.

Creating an Additional FTP Account

To facilitate collaborative work or delegate specific access to parts of your website, follow these steps to set up a new FTP account within Plesk Obsidian:

1. Navigate to the Websites & Domains section. From there, select your desired domain and then click on the FTP option.
2. On the FTP management page, click the Add an FTP Account button.
3. You will be prompted to specify various details for the new account:
   • FTP account name: Choose a clear and descriptive name for the FTP user. This name will be used as the login credential.
   • Home directory: Define the specific directory on your server where the user will land upon connecting. This is crucial for controlling access to different parts of your website.
   • FTP password: Create a strong, unique password for the FTP account to ensure security.
   • Hard disk quota (on Windows hosting): If your hosting environment is Windows-based and you wish to limit the amount of server disk space this FTP user can occupy, uncheck the Unlimited box. Then, enter the maximum disk space in megabytes. This helps in managing resource allocation.
   • Read permission (on Windows hosting): For Windows hosting, selecting this checkbox grants the FTP user the ability to view the contents of their designated home directory and download files from it.
   • Write permission (on Windows hosting): On Windows hosting, checking this box allows the FTP user to create new files and directories, modify existing ones, rename, and delete content within their home directory. It's important to note that if neither read nor write permissions are granted on Windows hosting, the user can connect but will not be able to see or interact with the directory contents.
4. After configuring all the necessary settings, click OK to finalize the creation of the FTP account.

Modifying an Existing FTP Account

Should you need to update an FTP account's settings, such as changing a password, adjusting the home directory, or modifying permissions, Plesk Obsidian makes this process straightforward:

1. Access the Websites & Domains section, select your domain, and then click on FTP.
2. Locate and click on the specific FTP account name you wish to modify from the displayed list.
3. Make the desired changes to the account's properties. Once satisfied, click OK to save your updates.

Removing an FTP Account

When an FTP account is no longer needed, for instance, after a project is completed or a user no longer requires access, you can easily remove it. Please be aware that the primary FTP account associated with your subscription cannot be deleted.

1. Go to Websites & Domains, select your domain, and then proceed to FTP Access.
2. Identify the FTP account you intend to remove. Select the corresponding checkbox next to its name.
3. Click the Remove button.
4. A confirmation prompt will appear. To proceed with the deletion, click Yes, remove.

Effectively managing FTP accounts in Plesk Obsidian allows for greater control over your website's file access, enhancing security and streamlining collaborative efforts.