Has there ever been a time when you had to give your team SFTP access to your VPS, but cPanel only lets you give SFTP access to one main user for each cPanel user account? So annoying. I had this issue once, and it felt as if everyone was waiting at the same single door. But don't worry, there are a few ways around it.
• You want separate accounts for various projects
• You don't mind having multiple accounts.
• You can add multiple users as per your need.
• You can restrict the users to certain directories.
• You have more control than cPanel provides.
• Everyone has their own secure access.
• No one has to share or change passwords frequently.
• Security remains strong and easy.
It make sense why developers prefer SSH keys, SSH keys are so much more secure and easier when you get them downright.
• If you want complete control? Create system users on your VPS.
So, next time this limit affects you, don't get upset—it's just an opportunity to learn a new skill on your VPS.
Why does this happen?
cPanel is not built for extensive SFTP user management, as it is built for website hosting. You generally get one SFTP username if you are hosted with a few developers or designers. That can be fine if you are working alone, but, what if you have a couple of developers or designers or friends who also need access?Ways to get around it
Some simple tricks can circumvent this limit.
1. Create More cPanel Accounts
If you have WHM you can create additional cPanel accounts, and each will get an SFTP login. This is good if:• You want separate accounts for various projects
• You don't mind having multiple accounts.
2. Create New System Users in VPS
If you are comfortable with SSH, you have the option of adding Linux system users directly in the VPS, including limiting them in certain directories using chroot. This provides the following benefits:• You can add multiple users as per your need.
• You can restrict the users to certain directories.
• You have more control than cPanel provides.
3. Adopt SSH Keys for Access
Instead of creating many accounts, you can set up SSH keys.• Everyone has their own secure access.
• No one has to share or change passwords frequently.
• Security remains strong and easy.
It make sense why developers prefer SSH keys, SSH keys are so much more secure and easier when you get them downright.
What Option Do You Choose?
• If you want something easy? Add more cPanel accounts.• If you want complete control? Create system users on your VPS.
Wrapping It Up
The SFTP user account limit in cPanel is not a major obstacle. You simply resolve the limit with more cPanel accounts, creating new system users, or using SSH keys. Just select the method that works best for you.So, next time this limit affects you, don't get upset—it's just an opportunity to learn a new skill on your VPS.
