Title: How to upload files using FileZilla  
PrimaryCategory: Hosting  
Type: Procedural  
Tags: FileZilla, FTP, upload files, cPanel, Plesk, FTP mode  
Source UI Terms: File menu, Site Manager, New Site, Connect, Always trust certificate in future sessions, OK, Upload, Edit menu, Settings, Connection section, FTP, Active radio button, Site Manager, Transfer settings tab  
Source Reference: How to upload files using FileZilla  

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### Procedural

Steps:  
1) Open FileZilla, then choose **Site Manager** from the **File** menu.  
2) Click the **New Site** button.  
3) Configure the FTP settings:  
   - Host: yourdomainname.com  
   - Port: 21  
   - Protocol: FTP - File Transfer Protocol  
   - Encryption: Require explicit FTP over TLS  
   - Logon Type: Normal  
   - User: FTP username for yourdomainname.com  
   - Password: Password for the above FTP user  
4) Click **Connect**. When prompted with the certificate dialog, select **Always trust certificate in future sessions**, then click **OK**.  
5) Once connected, open the appropriate folder by double-clicking it:  
   - For cPanel: open **public_html**  
   - For Plesk: open **httpdocs**  
   &gt; Note: Depending on the directory/folder structure of the hosting package, upload files to the relevant folder.  
6) In the left panel, select the files you want to upload. Right-click the selection and choose **Upload**. The files will transfer to the remote server.  

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### Enable Active or Passive FTP Mode

You can change the FTP data connection mode, which affects how files are transferred.

**A. Global Settings**  
1) Choose **Settings** under the **Edit** menu.  
2) Under the **Connection** section, click **FTP**. By default, Passive mode is enabled. To switch to Active mode, select the **Active** radio button.  
3) Click **OK** to save changes. This affects all sites using default settings.  

**B. For Individual Sites**  
1) Choose **Site Manager** under the **File** menu.  
2) Select your site (e.g., yourdomainname.com) and go to the **Transfer settings** tab.  
3) Choose between **Active** or **Passive** mode for the data connection.  
4) Click **OK** to save changes. This setting applies to future FTP sessions for this individual site.  

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### Troubleshooting Common FileZilla Errors

- **530 Login authentication failed**  
  Check your username and password.  

- **Connection timed out**  
  Try switching between Active and Passive FTP mode.  

- **Could not connect to server**  
  Verify your host, port, and firewall settings.  

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### Summary

To upload files using FileZilla, first connect to your server through the Site Manager with your FTP credentials. Then upload your files to the appropriate folder for your hosting type, either public_html for cPanel or httpdocs for Plesk. Adjust FTP transfer modes between Active and Passive as needed for connection issues.  

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### Evaluation Pairs

Q: How do I connect to my server in FileZilla to upload files?  
A: Open FileZilla, select Site Manager from the File menu, click New Site, enter your FTP host, port 21, choose FTP with explicit TLS encryption, enter your username and password, then click Connect.  

Q: Where should I upload files in FileZilla if my hosting uses cPanel?  
A: Upload your files to the **public_html** folder by double-clicking to open it after connecting.  

Q: What should I do if FileZilla shows a &quot;530 Login authentication failed&quot; error?  
A: Verify that your FTP username and password are correct and re-enter them in the Site Manager settings.  

Q: How can I change between Active and Passive FTP modes in FileZilla?  
A: For global change, select Settings under Edit, go to Connection &gt; FTP, and select Active or Passive mode. For per-site change, open Site Manager, select the site, go to Transfer settings, and choose the mode then save.

This article explains how to upload website files using the FileZilla FTP client. It covers setup for both cPanel and Plesk hosting, FTP settings, and how to enable Active or Passive mode.

How to upload files using FileZilla

A. Enable Active or Passive FTP Mode

Troubleshooting Common FileZilla Errors