Setting up FTP with OVH

Setting up FTP with OVH

Steps

  1. Log in to ovh.com.
  2. Go to Web CloudHosting Plans → select your hosting.
  3. Tab FTP–SSH.
  4. Click on ⚙ next to the user → Change the password.
  5. Set a new password — wait 1-2 minutes for it to become active.

IT Live Details

  • Host: ftp.cluster0XX.hosting.ovh.net (check OVH dashboard)
  • Port: 21 (FTP) or 22 (SFTP)
  • Username: your OVH FTP login (e.g. damtecb)
  • Password: the one you just set up

Creating an Additional FTP User (optional)

  • Tab FTP–SSHAdd user
  • Grant access only to your website directory (e.g. /www)
  • This is safer than sharing the main user