> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.realmacsoftware.com/elements-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.realmacsoftware.com/elements-docs/hosting/elements-hosting-reactor-panel/websites/manage-websites/ftp-accounts.md).

# FTP Accounts

FTP accounts are used to connect RapidWeaver Elements to your Elements Hosting account, allowing you to publish your website directly from the app without needing any additional software. 

If you prefer, or if you need to give someone else access to your published site files, you can also use FTP accounts with a third-party FTP client (we recommend [Cyberduck](https://cyberduck.io/) or [Transmit](https://panic.com/transmit/)) to upload, update, or manage your website files manually.

Elements Hosting supports both traditional FTP and secure SFTP connections, and these FTP accounts can be created directly from the [Elements Hosting Reactor Panel](https://reactor.elementshosting.io/login).

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