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title: How to upload files using ftp/Filezilla for a domain?
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# How to upload files using ftp/Filezilla for a domain?

## **Introduction**

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![](https://www.siliconhouse.net/support/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/q12-how-to-upload-files-using-filezilla.png)

## **Prerequisites**

1. You will require software like FileZilla, Cute FTP etc.,

2. You will require login details of FTP account for the domain.

## **Importance Notes**

1. Make sure you have a Domain in Control Panel.

2. Your Username and Password of FTP account should be Valid.

## **Watch the Video**

## **Procedure**

1. Download ftp software like FileZilla, Cute FTP etc.,

2. Install it.

3. Click on File >> Site Manage.

![1. Click File](https://www.siliconhouse.net/support/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/1.-Click-File-1024x541.png)

4. Click on New Site option

Supply the following details
**Host** : ftp.yourdomain.com
**Port** : 21
**server type** : FTPES - FTP over explicit TLS/ SSL
**Logon Type** : Normal
**User** : your ftp user name
**password**: your ftp password
Click "Connect".

![2. Enter necessary details & Click Connect](https://www.siliconhouse.net/support/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2.-Enter-necessary-details-Click-Connect-1024x518.png)

5. Now you should be able to view the local system in left side and server in the right side.

![3. Navigation page](https://www.siliconhouse.net/support/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/3.-Navigation-page-1024x536.png)

6. You can now start uploading the contents in your public_html directory.

## **Conclusion**

We have successfully learnt to upload files by using FTP or FileZilla for a domain in Direct Admin Control Panel. Direct Admin Control Panel offers various features to manage your domain, including E-mail setup, database management, FTP account configuration, and DNS settings. For best [Semi-dedicated Web Hosting click here](https://www.siliconhouse.net/semi-dedicated-web-hosting-india).