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# How to change the password of the FTP account in cPanel?

If you want to change the main root [FTP](https://help.ex2.com/en/article/what-is-the-ftp-protocol-jhosf3/?bust=1784053757312) Account, then you need to change the password of your [cPanel](https://help.ex2.com/en/article/what-is-cpanel-vq3toz/?bust=1784206091492) Account. However, if you're going to change the password of a specific FTP Account, you should follow this instruction.

# Here's how to change the password of the FTP account in cPanel

1. [Log into your cPanel account](https://help.ex2.com/en/article/how-to-log-in-to-my-cpanel-account-xyoqm0/?bust=1676305236426).

2. In the Files section, click on FTP Accounts Icon.

 ![](https://www.ex2.com/clients/img/cpanel-ftp-icon.gif)

3. Under the FTP Accounts list, click on Change Password or use the Password Generator.

![](https://www.ex2.com/clients/img/ftp-password-change.gif)

4. Click on the Change Password button.

Now you can access your FTP user account with your new password.