Common FTP, SFTP & HTTP Port Numbers

The Quick Answer: SFTP Is Port 22

SFTP uses port 22 — the same port as SSH, because it runs over the SSH protocol. The port map that prevents confusion:

Two clarifications: SFTP shares port 22 with your SSH login — one daemon serves both — and FTPS is a different protocol from SFTP despite the similar name. Connect with any cPanel hosting plan using these ports.

FTP vs SFTP vs FTPS Ports

Allow 80 and 443 to the world, and restrict SSH (22) or RDP (3389) to known IPs. A site that times out after a firewall change is usually a closed web port, not a dead server. If you lock yourself out, use the console in the client area or email support@webji.services before you reboot in a loop.

Why SFTP Is the Secure Default

On port 22, the honest summary is that defaults matter more than brand names — a well-set budget plan outranks a mis-tuned premium one. WebJi® documents its defaults openly and adjusts them per ticket when workloads need it.

Connecting With FileZilla (Step-by-Step)

Five steps, first connection:

1. Download FileZilla from its official site only — fake bundles ship with installers.
2. Open Site Manager, create a new site, and set Protocol to *SFTP - SSH File Transfer Protocol*.
3. Enter your server's IP or hostname, port 22, and your cPanel/SSH username and password — or import an SSH key under Edit → Settings.
4. Accept the host-key prompt on first connect (verify the fingerprint with your host if paranoid), and the remote pane opens at your home directory.
5. Drag files between panes; set the default remote directory to public_html in the site's Advanced tab for future sessions.

Command-line users can skip the GUI — sftp user@server uses the same port. SSH-key setup is covered in connect server with PuTTY.

SFTP Refused or Timing Out? (Fixes)

On FTPS port 990, the honest summary is that defaults matter more than brand names — a well-set budget plan outranks a mis-tuned premium one. WebJi® documents its defaults openly and adjusts them per ticket when workloads need it.

Changing the Default SSH/SFTP Port

Allow 80 and 443 to the world, and restrict SSH (22) or RDP (3389) to known IPs. A site that times out after a firewall change is usually a closed web port, not a dead server. If you lock yourself out, use the console in the client area or email support@webji.services before you reboot in a loop.

Using SSH Keys Instead of Passwords

Root (or sudo) on a VPS means you patch the OS, the firewall and the web server yourself unless the plan is managed. Shared hosting does not include root, on purpose. If you only need WordPress, a managed or shared plan is the smaller job.