FTP / SFTP Access

15-30 minIntermediate

Essential for installing themes and modules.

Prerequisites

  • SFTP Credentials
Easy Recommended

SFTP (Secure)

Never use plain FTP.

1

Connect

1

Use FileZilla or Cyberduck

2

Root folder is usually /public_html/ or /var/www/html/

3

Key locations: app/code (Modules), app/design (Themes)

2

Permissions

1

Ensure files are 644 and directories are 755

2

Incorrect permissions will cause 500 errors immediately

Verification Checklist

  • Upload test.txt