Protecting Site Manager Content

To require a password to open the Site Manager

  1. On the main menu, click Tools > Site Manager > Security > Encrypt Site Manager Data. The Site Manager Encryption dialog box appears.

  2. In the Password and Confirm password boxes, type a password for opening the Site Manager. For maximum security, create a password of at least 8 characters, with a mix of numbers, letters, upper and lower case, and punctuation.  

  3. Click OK. CuteFTP will now display the following prompt every time it starts.

To change the Site Manager password

  1. On the main menu, click Tools > Manager > Security > Change Password. The Site Manager Encryption dialog box appears.

  2. In the Password and Confirm password boxes, type a new password for opening the Site Manager. Create a password of at least 5 characters for maximum security.

  3. Click OK. The password is changed.

To remove the Site Manager password

CuteFTP will not prompt for a password when it starts.

Configuration Notes