Files & SFTP
Transfer files, connect with SFTP, and manage your site's file system.
How to unlock SFTP, File Manager, and Terminal access
Step-by-step guide to verifying your identity and unlocking SFTP, File Manager, and Terminal access on your Web60 account.
4 min readWhy SFTP and Terminal have a 24-hour activation period
An explanation of why Web60 requires a 24-hour waiting period after identity verification before enabling SFTP and Terminal access, while File Manager access is available immediately.
3 min readHow to browse and manage your website files
Browse, download, and manage the files that make up your website using the built-in file manager in your Web60 dashboard.
4 min readHow to access your website files using SFTP
Connect to your website files securely using SFTP software like FileZilla, with step-by-step setup instructions from your Web60 dashboard.
4 min readTransferring files with scp and rsync
Upload and download files to your Web60 site using scp and rsync commands from your local computer, with step-by-step examples.
5 min readYour site's file and folder structure explained
Understand what the folders and files in your WordPress site directory contain and which ones are safe to edit.
3 min readHow to upload files to your site using SFTP
A practical guide to uploading themes, plugins, or media files to your WordPress site using SFTP.
3 min readWhat is SFTP and when do you need it?
A plain English explanation of SFTP and when you might need to use it to manage your website files.
3 min readHow to enable SFTP access for your site
How to activate SFTP access and get your connection credentials from your Web60 dashboard.
3 min readHow to connect to your site using FileZilla
A step-by-step guide to connecting to your Web60 website using the free FileZilla SFTP client.
4 min readUnderstanding file permissions on your WordPress site
Learn how file permissions work on your Web60 WordPress site, what the correct values are, and how to fix permission errors after SFTP uploads.
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