Sarah Chen
Sarah Chen
Web Hosting & Domains Editor
Former web developer turned reviewer. Specialises in WordPress hosting and domain strategy.
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SFTP mit FileZilla nutzen 2026

SFTP is the secure way to move themes, plugins, and wp-config snippets without exposing passwords over FTP. This guide uses FileZilla. The same steps apply to other clients.

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    Step 1: Create or locate SFTP credentials

    In cPanel/hPanel → FTP Accounts or SSH/SFTP section, create a user scoped to public_html (or the site root). Note host, username, password.

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    Step 2: Open FileZilla Site Manager

    File → Site Manager → New Site. Protocol: SFTP. Host: your server hostname. Port: 22 (unless host specifies otherwise). Logon type: Normal.

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    Step 3: Connect and trust host key

    On first connect, verify the host key fingerprint against your host's documentation, then accept.

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    Step 4: Navigate to public_html

    Remote pane: open the web root where wp-config.php lives. Local pane: your computer project folder.

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    Step 5: Transfer files safely

    Drag to upload; keep backups before overwriting. Set file permissions per host docs. Typically 644 files, 755 folders.

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    Step 6: Disconnect

    Close the connection when finished. idle sessions may hit security limits.

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Häufig Gestellte Fragen

SFTP vs FTP?+
Always prefer SFTP; plain FTP sends credentials in cleartext.
Cannot connect on port 22?+
Some hosts use a custom SSH port. Check welcome email or ask support.