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Version: 1.4.7

Setup FTP

OpenPanel Enterprise supports FTP access. Once enabled, a shared FTP server becomes available for all users.

Follow these steps to enable FTP in OpenPanel:


1. Activate the Enterprise License

Ensure that you're running the Enterprise Edition of OpenPanel. FTP support is only available in this version.

Upgrading to OpenPanel Enterprise and activating License


2. Enable the FTP Module

OpenPanel uses a modular system where features can be individually enabled or disabled.

To enable the FTP module:

  • Go to OpenAdmin > Settings > Modules
  • Find the FTP module and click Activate

FTP Module Activation


3. Start the FTP Service

The FTP feature uses the vsftpd server.

To start it:

  • Navigate to OpenAdmin > Services > FTP Accounts
  • Click Start FTP Server

Start FTP Server


4. Enable the FTP Feature in Hosting Plans

FTP access must be explicitly enabled in the hosting plan's feature set.

To do this:

  • Go to OpenAdmin > Hosting Plans > Feature Manager
  • Select the feature set you want to modify
  • Enable the ftp feature

Enable FTP Feature


5. Restart OpenPanel

Restarting OpenPanel ensures that the newly enabled module and feature sets take effect immediately for all users.

To restart:

  • Go to OpenAdmin > Services > Status
  • Click Restart next to OpenPanel

Restart OpenPanel


✅ FTP Setup Complete

FTP is now enabled for all hosting plans that include the ftp feature. Affected users can access it under OpenPanel > Files > FTP Accounts.

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⚠️ Troubleshooting

If a user sees the following error:

FTP service is not yet started, please contact Administrator to enable it.

It means the FTP service is not running. Revisit Step 3: Start the FTP Service to resolve this.