Overview: How to Delete an FTP User Account From cPanel
This guide explains How to Delete an FTP User Account From cPanel step‑by‑step and why it matters for security, uptime, and performance. It’s written for small and medium businesses that rely on Blackhawk MSP for proactive, managed IT support in the Bay Area and beyond.
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If you want to delete an FTP account, you can accomplish it by following this tutorial.
1. Log in to your cPanel account.
2. In the Files section, click on FTP Accounts.
3. Under the FTP Accounts list, choose Delete.
4. Click on Delete once again to confirm and remove the FTP account.
Warning: Do not use the Delete the Users Home Directory option. Otherwise, the data inside your FTP user account will also be deleted and will become unrecoverable unless you restore it with a backup.
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