Overview: How to Remove an FTP Account in DirectAdmin
This guide explains How to Remove an FTP Account in DirectAdmin 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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Tip: If you’re short on time, contact us — we’ll handle this for you and verify everything is working.
You cannot delete the main FTP account. However, you can remove the additional FTP user accounts you created.
1. Log in to your DirectAdmin Account.
2. In the Account Manager section, click on FTP Management. Alternatively, type FTP Management in the search bar, and the option will appear. Click on it.
3. Under the list of FTP Accounts, choose the account you want to remove.
4. Click on Delete. It will prompt for confirmation. Click on Delete again.
Your FTP account will be successfully removed.
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