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I just built an Xfactor-type website builder which delivers the website in a zip file. I've been building sites with this and it occurred to me that I could save a step by getting the ftp username/password and have the website builder deliver the files directly to the target host instead of download zip, unzip, ftp. My brother said that a lot of people would be worried about security by giving out their ftp password. My counter was that I already have the contents of their website in my database, so they would not be giving me access to anything I don't already have access to. So the question is would you mind storing your ftp password in my database? I think most hosts allow you to setup multiple ftp accounts with very specific access; I know at least Hostgator does.
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  • I usually set up a separate ftp account when I need others to install things and I close them when they've finished so I wouldn't have a problem with your proposition.
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    I wouldn't want my ftp info stored in your database ... but that's just me.
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    • See? One no, one yes. So far , that's 50/50
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  • yeah if it is just ftp login info for a single account its not that dangerous. The most anyone could do if they got the info was mess with the files in that folder.
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    • As the brother in question, I'd like to take an opportunity to clarify my point on the subject. It's not so much a question of is it safe or unsafe to send your FTP out into the ether. Rather, it's would the end user feel comfortable doing so?

      To extend Marc's analogy, would you try to sell a house without locks on the doors? Sure, the bad guys can just break a window, but people expect locks, even if the house is in BFE.

      Why not just put the locks on and sell the dang house?
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    I just built an Xfactor-type website builder which delivers the website in a zip file. I've been building sites with this and it occurred to me that I could save a step by getting the ftp username/password and have the website builder deliver the files directly to the target host instead of download zip, unzip, ftp. My brother said that a lot of people would be worried about security by giving out their ftp password. My counter was that I already have the contents of their website in my database, so they would not be giving me access to anything I don't already have access to. So the question is would you mind storing your ftp password in my database? I think most hosts allow you to setup multiple ftp accounts with very specific access; I know at least Hostgator does.