How to Create an Additional Web Disk Account in cPanel?


You can use your cPanel login details to access your Web Disk. For enhanced security, you may also create an additional account that only has access to a specific directory within your account.

  1. Log into your cPanel account (e.g., www.example.com/cpanel).
  2. In the "Files" section, click the "Web Disk" icon.
    Web Disk Icon
  3. Under "Create an Additional Web Disk Account", enter the details for the new account you wish to create:
    Username: folderx
    Password: Enter a new password or use the Password Generator to create a secure password.
    Directory: You may leave this blank to grant access to the entire home directory. To restrict access to a specific folder, enter the folder path (e.g., public_html/folderx). The user will only be able to access this folder.
    Permissions: Select the appropriate permission level.
    Create Web Disk Account

    Note: If you are using Windows OS, you will need to enable "Digest Authentication." However, if your server has an SSL certificate signed by a recognized certificate authority and you can connect securely over port 2078, you do not need to enable this option.
  4. Click the "Create" button. Your new additional Web Disk account will be created, and you can use the new login details to access your Web Disk.

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