How to use your Public_FTP folder

Carrie SmahaCarrie Smaha 1 Minute Read

On your account  you may see in folder in file manager or FTP called the “public_ftp” folder.  The public_ftp folder is only used for Anonymous Logins via FTP and is placed there by default. For security reasons, InMotion Hosting servers logins by FTP that are anonymus are blocked.  Even though the folder is placed there by default it serves no purpose.  You can delete the folder if you wish since it will not be used. 

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Carrie Smaha
Carrie Smaha Senior Manager Marketing Operations

Carrie Smaha is a digital strategy, web development, and SEO leader with 20 years of experience. She built her foundation in fast-paced agency environments before moving in-house to InMotion Hosting, where she leads go-to-market programs, agency initiatives, and technical product marketing that connects product capability to real customer decisions.

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