# How to Use SFTP to Connect to Your WordPress Site

1. Go to **Sites -> WordPress -> Advanced Settings -> FTP Access**

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2. Click on **Generate Credentials**. Your credentials will be available in a few minutes.

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3. The Host URL, Port number, Username, and Password can be used to log in to a client program and access the WordPress files. Make sure to keep these credentials safe. The UserName and Password are unique for each user and you can even reset these credentials.

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There are many free and premium ones to choose from, we recommend one of the following:

* [FileZilla](https://filezilla-project.org/) (Free – macOS or Windows)
* [WinSCP](https://winscp.net/eng/index.php) (Free – Windows)
* [FlashFXP](https://www.flashfxp.com/) (Premium – Windows)
* [Cyberduck](https://cyberduck.io/) (Free – macOS or Windows)
* [Transmit](https://panic.com/transmit/) (Premium – macOS)


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