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System Users

System users provide comprehensive user management for your server, allowing you to monitor resource usage, control access permissions, and manage website associations. This feature helps you maintain security and track system resource consumption effectively.

Overview

The system users interface displays a complete list of all users on your server with detailed information including:

  • User names and associated websites
  • Access permissions for SSH/SFTP and FTP
  • Disk space usage for each user
  • Available management actions

Key Features

Create New System Users

Add new users to your server with customizable settings:

  • Set username and password
  • Configure SSH/SFTP access permissions
  • Enable or disable FTP access
  • Automatic password generation available

Access Control Management

Manage user permissions through toggle switches:

  • SSH/SFTP Access: Control terminal and secure file transfer access
  • FTP Access: Enable or disable FTP connections for the user

Data Usage Monitoring

Track resource consumption:

  • Check Data Usage: Calculate disk space used by each system user
  • Size Display: View current storage consumption in the user list
  • Real-time usage updates after running usage checks

User Management Actions

  • Password Updates: Change user passwords when needed
  • User Deletion: Remove users (only available when no websites are associated)
  • Synchronization: Sync user information from the server to ensure accuracy

Website Association Tracking

Monitor which websites belong to each user:

  • Visual display of associated sites
  • Quick navigation to site management
  • Prevents user deletion when sites are still associated

How to Use

  1. Access System Users: Navigate to your server's management panel and select "System Users"

  2. View Current Users: Review the list showing all system users with their permissions and usage

  3. Create New Users: Click "Create System User" to add new users with specified permissions

  4. Manage Permissions: Use the toggle switches to enable or disable SSH/SFTP and FTP access

  5. Monitor Usage: Click "Check Data Usage" to update disk space information for all users

  6. Sync Information: Use the "Sync" button to refresh user data from your server

Security Considerations

  • Users with SSH/SFTP access can connect to your server via terminal
  • FTP access allows file transfers but with different security implications
  • Regular monitoring of user permissions and usage helps maintain server security
  • Only delete users when you're certain they're no longer needed

Best Practices

  • Regularly check data usage to monitor resource consumption
  • Review user permissions periodically to ensure appropriate access levels
  • Use strong passwords or the automatic password generator
  • Keep user information synchronized with your server
  • Monitor associated websites before making changes to user accounts