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        display: flex;
        margin: 0;
        text-align: center;
        color: #485c77 !important;
        letter-spacing: 3px;
        text-decoration: none !important;
        transition: ease-in-out 1s;
        font-weight: 600;
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        display: flex;
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        align-items: center;
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        display: inline-block;
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        border-color: #196CDF;
        color: #fff;
        border-radius: 2.56px;
        text-decoration: none;
        width: 120px;
        height: 30px;
        margin: 2px 0;
        text-align: center;
        text-decoration: none;
        opacity: initial;
        border: 0;
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        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        font-family: 'Montserrat';
        text-decoration: none;
        color: #FFFFFF;
        transition: all .25s ease-in-out;
        font-size: 1rem;
        font-weight: 700;
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    .hMed {
        display: block;
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    @media (min-width: 992px) {
        .hideOnDesktop {
            display: none;
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        .bannerAdOuterContainer {
            width: 100%;
            height: 90px;
        }

        .bannerAdInnerContainer {
            flex-direction: row;
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        .message {
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
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            display: block;
            font-size: 20px;
            line-height: 37px;
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        .contentsubitle {
            display: block;
            font-size: 10px;
            line-height: 15px;
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        .cta {
            height: 64px;
            width: 240px;
            margin: 0 0 0 30px;
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        .cta:hover {
            color: #161616;
            box-shadow: 0px 2px 4px -1px rgb(0 0 0 / 20%), 0px 4px 5px 0px rgb(0 0 0 / 14%), 0px 1px 10px 0px rgb(0 0 0 / 12%);
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        .cta>a {
            font-size: 18px;
        }

        .hMed {
            display: none;
        }
    }
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<p>Learning how to connect your <a href="https://www.bluehost.com/blog/best-ways-to-learn-wordpress/" target="_blank">WordPress website</a> using SFTP gives you a secure way to access the files on your site. It makes it easy to upload large files, install new themes, or customize. SFTP, or Secure File Transfer Protocol, adds a layer of encryption for enhanced security and operates over a secure port.</p>

<p>Bluehost&nbsp;servers support SFTP, which uses a layer of encryption for security and is restricted to a secured port. SFTP, or Secure File Transfer Protocol (sometimes called SSH File Transfer Protocol), was designed to extend the SSH (Secure Shell) protocol. It is a secure channel using SSH.</p>

<p>Before you can connect your WordPress site, here are a few things you'll need to do to use this option on our servers.</p>

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<p><strong>Important Note</strong>: Only your main FTP/cPanel username can be used for SFTP access. FTP accounts created using the FTP Accounts tool will not work. Please <a href="https://www.bluehost.com/contact" target="_blank">contact our support team</a> if you are having trouble finding this information.</p>
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<ul>
	<li><a href="#sftp-client">SFTP Clients for&nbsp;WordPress Connection</a></li>
	<li><a href="#enable-sss-shell-access">Enable&nbsp;SSH/Shell Access</a>&nbsp;</li>
	<li><a href="#connect-wp-website-using-sftp">Connect WordPress Website Using SFTP</a></li>
	<li><a href="#summary">Summary</a></li>
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<h2><a id="sftp-client" name="sftp-client"></a>SFTP Clients for&nbsp;WordPress Connection</h2>

<p>You will need an <a href="https://www.bluehost.com/blog/best-ftp-client/" target="_blank">SFTP client</a>. Though there are several free and premium clients out there, we recommend the following:</p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Free:</strong>

	<ul>
		<li><a href="https://filezilla-project.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Filezilla</a>&nbsp;(MAC/PC)</li>
		<li><a href="https://cyberduck.io/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cyberduck</a>&nbsp;(MAC/PC)</li>
		<li><a href="https://winscp.net/eng/download.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WinSCP</a>&nbsp;(PC)</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li><strong>Premium:</strong>
	<ul>
		<li><a href="https://panic.com/transmit/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transmit</a>&nbsp;(MAC)</li>
		<li><a href="https://www.flashfxp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FlashFXP </a>(PC)
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		<p><strong>Note</strong>: Common issues are caused when the client is not up to date. Please be sure to use the latest version.</p>
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<h2><a id="enable-sss-shell-access" name="enable-sss-shell-access"></a>Enable&nbsp;SSH/Shell Access&nbsp;</h2>

<p>For instructions on enabling SSH/Shell Access, please refer to our article:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluehost.com/help/article/ssh-access" target="_blank">What is SSH Access and How to Enable It in Your Hosting Account</a>.</p>

<h2><a id="connect-wp-website-using-sftp" name="connect-wp-website-using-sftp"></a>Connect WordPress Website Using SFTP</h2>

<p>Log into your&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bluehost.com/help/article/sftp" target="_blank">SFTP</a> program using the following:</p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Connection type</strong>&nbsp;- SFTP</li>
	<li><strong>Hostname - </strong>Domain name or server IP address</li>
	<li><strong>Username -&nbsp;</strong>cPanel username (or root on a VPS/Dedicated server)</li>
	<li>Password - cPanel or primary&nbsp;FTP password</li>
	<li><strong>Port -&nbsp;</strong>22</li>
</ul>

<h2><a id="summary" name="summary"></a>Summary</h2>

<p>Connecting your WordPress website using SFTP is a great way to manage files. Always ensure you use a compatible SFTP client and have SSH access. With SFTP, you can work on a <a href="https://www.bluehost.com/hosting" target="_blank">website</a> with peace of mind, knowing your data is secure.</p>

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<p>If you need further assistance, feel free to contact us via Chat or Phone:</p>

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	<li><b>Chat Support -</b> While on our <a href="https://www.bluehost.com" target="_blank">website</a>, you should see a <strong>CHAT</strong> bubble in the bottom right-hand corner of the page. Click anywhere on the bubble to begin a chat session.</li>
	<li><b>Phone Support -</b>
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		<li>US: 888-401-4678</li>
		<li>International: +1 801-765-9400</li>
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<p>You may also refer to our <a href="https://www.bluehost.com/help" target="_blank">Knowledge Base</a> articles to help answer common questions and guide you through various setup, configuration, and troubleshooting steps.</p>
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How to Connect WordPress Website Using SFTP

SFTP Clients for WordPress Connection

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Connect WordPress Website Using SFTP

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