What is Webalizer FTP
Webalizer FTP is a cPanel tool that lets you monitor the activity of your FTP accounts through detailed charts and statistics.
It analyses the server's FTP logs and presents data such as the number of connections, file transfers, data volume and access times.
Unlike the standard Webalizer, which focuses on website traffic, Webalizer FTP deals exclusively with data transfers over the FTP protocol.
What information it provides
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Number of successful and failed FTP connections
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Total volume of data transferred (upload and download)
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Number of files uploaded or downloaded
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IP addresses of the users who connected
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Daily and monthly activity reports
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Statistics per user and time period
How to use Webalizer FTP in cPanel
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Log in to cPanel.
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Go to the Metrics section and select Webalizer FTP.
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Select the domain you want to analyse.
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You will see a list of monthly FTP activity reports.
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Click on a month to display the charts and detailed information.
Practical uses
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Monitoring FTP usage by partners or developers.
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Checking whether any unwanted file transfers took place.
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Detecting failed login attempts.
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Analysing data volume to manage disk space.
Advantages of Webalizer FTP
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It requires no additional configuration or installation.
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It displays aggregate statistics in a simple way.
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It works together with LiteSpeed Web Server without adding load.
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It provides an easy overview of activity for all FTP users.
Frequently asked questions
How often is Webalizer FTP updated?
Automatically, once a day, based on the server's FTP logs.
Does it include SFTP connections?
No, it only records connections over the traditional FTP protocol. SFTP connections count as SSH and are monitored separately.
Can I export the data?
Yes, the reports are generated in HTML format and you can save them locally.
Useful links
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Official cPanel documentation: https://docs.cpanel.net/cpanel/metrics/webalizerftp/
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Official Webalizer page: https://www.webalizer.org/
Conclusion
Webalizer FTP in cPanel offers a simple and practical way to monitor the transfers and activity of your FTP accounts.
It is particularly useful if you manage multiple users or partners with access to files, letting you quickly spot anomalies or increased resource usage.
Combined with LiteSpeed and CloudLinux OS, it delivers reliable, up-to-date statistics without any extra load.