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How to Transfer Files Between CPANEL Hosting Accounts

Transferring files between different CPANEL hosting accounts is a common task for website owners and developers. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the process of transferring files using various methods.

FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

FTP is one of the most popular methods for transferring files between hosting accounts. To use FTP:

  1. Download an FTP client such as FileZilla, WinSCP or Cyberduck.
  2. Enter your hosting account's FTP credentials which include:
    • Host: Your hosting provider's FTP server address (usually in the form ftp.yourdomain.com).
    • Username: Your CPANEL username.
    • Password: Your CPANEL password.
  3. Connect to the server and navigate through local and remote file systems to transfer files.

SSH (Secure Shell)

SSH is a secure method for accessing your hosting account's command line interface. To use SSH:

  1. Make sure your hosting provider supports SSH access and obtain your SSH credentials which include:
    • Host: Your hosting provider's SSH server address or your domain name with the ssh protocol (e.g., yourdomain.com or yourdomain.com:22).
    • Username: Your CPANEL username.
    • Password/Key: Your CPANEL password or an SSH key.
  2. Use an SSH client such as PuTTY, SecureCRT or MobaXterm to connect to your server and transfer files using commands like cp, mv or rsync.

Remote File Manager in CPANEL

Another option is to use the built-in Remote File Manager in CPANEL. To do this:

  1. Log into one of your hosting accounts in a web browser and go to the File Manager.
  2. Click on the "Remote" tab at the top, enter the FTP credentials for the other account, then click "Connect".
  3. Once connected, you will be able to navigate through the remote file system and transfer files between the two accounts.

In conclusion, there are multiple methods to transfer files between different CPANEL hosting accounts. Depending on your preferences and available tools, choose an FTP client, SSH or the Remote File Manager in CPANEL. Happy transferring!

Published August, 2016