How to Access Your Website Folders and Files via SFTP

While the cPanel File Manager is great for quick edits, SFTP is the professional standard for uploading large themes, managing thousands of images, or editing code locally. SFTP is more secure than standard FTP because it encrypts both your password and your data during the transfer.

Your Default Credentials

You don't need to create a new account. Use these details in your FTP client:

• Host: Your domain name (e.g., blackheartstudiosyyc.com) or your servers IP address.

• Username: Your Nixzoehost cPanel username.

• Password: Your Nixzoehost cPanel password.

• Port: 22 (This is the specific port for SFTP).

Step 1: Download an SFTP Client

To access your files, you need a "Client" software on your computer. We recommend:

• FileZilla (Free - Windows/Mac/Linux)

• Cyberduck (Free - Windows/Mac)

• WinSCP (Free - Windows)

Step 2: Connect to Nixzoehost

1. Open your SFTP client (e.g., FileZilla).

2. Go to File > Site Manager.

3. Click New Site and name it "Nixzoehost Site."

4. Change the Protocol to SFTP - SSH File Transfer Protocol.

5. Enter your Host, Username, and Password.

6. Set the Port to 22.

7. Click Connect.

Step 3: Navigating Your Files

Once connected, you will see two panes:

• Left Side: Your local computer files.

• Right Side: Your Nixzoehost server files.

To find your website files, navigate to the folder named public_html. This is where your WordPress core files, wp-content folder (themes and plugins), and wp-config.php are located.

Why use SFTP instead of cPanel File Manager?