FileZilla Server Administration Interface: A Step-by-Step Guide

As a FileZilla server administrator, you may need to change your admin password from time to time. This article will guide you through the process of accessing and modifying the FileZilla server administration interface.

To begin, ensure that you have successfully accessed your server with your new password. Although this step may not be necessary, it's always a good idea to confirm that your login credentials are correct before proceeding.

Once you're logged in, navigate to the left panel and select 'Admin Interface Settings.' Check the box labeled 'Change admin password:' and enter your new password in both the 'New:' and 'Retype new:' edit boxes. Make sure to send the settings before closing the server administration program.

Before moving on to the next step, ensure that you have successfully logged in to your server. If you encounter any issues with logging in, address them promptly to avoid further complications. You should see a confirmation message indicating that you've successfully logged in, as denoted by 'Logged on' in the FileZilla server window.

The default port used for accessing the FileZilla server administration interface is 14147; however, if you have configured a different port, be sure to use that instead. Additionally, enter your administration password or leave it blank for your first access (if prompted).

For users running XAMPP, an alternative method of accessing the server involves clicking on the 'Admin' button for FileZilla in the XAMPP control panel. This will prompt a dialogue box titled 'Connect to Server?' where you can enter your password.

It's important to note that you cannot change the admin password from a remote machine; it must be done locally on the same machine running the server. To access the administration interface, execute the 'FileZilla Server Interface.exe' file located in your FileZilla directory.

To modify the admin password, follow these steps:

1. Access your server from your local machine.

2. Select 'Admin Interface Settings' from the left panel.

3. Check the box labeled 'Change admin password:' and enter your new password in both edit boxes.

4. Send the settings before closing the program.

If you've followed these instructions but continue to receive an error message stating that the administrator password is incorrect, please feel free to ask for assistance.

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