---
title: How to change the password of an FTP account for Scaleway Web Hosting Classic
description: This page shows you how to change the password of an FTP account
tags: webhosting ftp-account ftp account password
dates:
  validation: 2025-08-27
  posted: 2021-05-26
---
import Requirements from '@macros/iam/requirements.mdx'
import WebhostingOnline from '@macros/webhosting/webhosting-online.mdx'


<WebhostingOnline />

<Requirements />

- A Dedibox account logged into the [console](https://console.online.net)
- Created a **Webhosting Classic** plan

1. Click **Hosting**, then click **Manage**.
2. Click the **FTP accounts** tab under **HOSTING**.
3. Click the settings icon under **Actions**, then click **Reset password**. A window displays.
4. Type in your new password and confirm it.
5. Click **Edit account** to confirm your changes.
    <Message type="note">
      The status of your account changes and displays **Currently updating**. Updating takes up to one hour.
    </Message>