Setup FTP access to a server on BrainyCP

BrainyCP allows you to configure FTP access to a server for easy management of files and directories. This can be done using the system user account, as well as additional FTP accounts, to provide access to the server.

Quick start

You can use the system user account admin or a created user for FTP access.

All necessary data can be found in the VPS → Overview section of the Fornex control panel:

• Server IP address
• Hostname of the server
• Login and password of the user (if using admin)

VPS control panel

To add a new FTP user:

1. Log in to the BrainyCP control panel on your VPS.
2. Go to FTP → FTP Accounts.

BrainyCP control panel sections

Fill in the fields:

• Login
• Password
• Home directory
• Quota (MB)

Creating FTP user in BrainyCP

Connecting via FTP with FileZilla

1. Open FileZilla (a free open-source FTP client).
2. Go to Site Manager (CTRL+S).
3. Click New Site.

General settings

Fill in the fields:

• Host — Server IP address or hostname (e.g., 32.183.87.163 or 200713.fornex.cloud)
• Port — 21
• Protocol — FTP
• Login Type — Normal
• User — admin or the login of the created user
• Password — password for this user

FileZilla site manager