How do I log in via FTP with FileZilla?

FileZilla is a free program that you use to log in to your hosting account via FTP. This way you easily manage all files within your hosting account.

Important

FileZilla has not been developed by us. We therefore do not guarantee or support this program. If you have questions, go to the Filezilla website.
In the steps we use FileZilla for Mac, but FileZilla for Windows works exactly the same. So you can just follow these steps if you have Windows.
The files for your primary domain always go into the public_html folder.

Step 1. Download FileZilla

Step 2. Connect with FileZilla

To connect to your hosting account via FIleZilla you can use two different methods:

Both mentioned will be explained in this article:

Quick Connect:

Host: Enter your domain name if your domain name is already active, or enter the server address. The server address for normal hosting packages is 'wwwXX.totaalholding.nl' and premium hosting packages 'premiumXX.totaalholding.nl'. You replace "XX" with the number of the server where your hosting package is on.
Username: Your cPanel username or the username of the FTP account you created
Password: Your cPanel password or the password of the FTP account you created
Port: 21

Use Quickconnect

You have successfully connected to your hosting account. You can now manage all files.

Via Site Manager

Use Site Manager

Host: Enter your domain name if your domain name is already active, or enter the server address. The server address for normal hosting packages is 'wwwXX.totaalholding.nl' and premium hosting packages 'premiumXX.totaalholding.nl'. You replace "XX" with the number of the server where your hosting package is on.
Port: 21
Protocol: FTP - FIle Transfer Protocol
Encryption: Use Explicit FTP over TLS if available
Logon Type: Normal
Username: Your cPanel username or the username of the FTP account you created
Password: Your cPanel password or the password of the FTP account you created