How to Manage Files Using cPanel File Manager Print

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The cPanel File Manager allows you to manage your website files directly from the cPanel interface without using FTP. You can upload, download, edit, and organize files easily. Here’s how:

  1. Log in to cPanel:
  2. Access File Manager:
    • In the "Files" section, click on "File Manager"
  3. Navigate the File Structure:
    • The File Manager interface displays your website’s directory structure. You’ll typically find your public web files under the public_html folder.
  4. Upload Files:
    • To upload files, navigate to the folder where you want to upload them.
    • Click the "Upload" button from the toolbar.
    • Select the files from your computer and upload them.
  5. Create and Edit Files:
    • To create a new file or folder, use the "+ File" or "+ Folder" buttons.
    • You can also edit files directly in the File Manager by right clicking the file and clicking "Edit"
  6. Download and Delete Files:
    • To download a file, right-click on it and choose "Download"
  7. Permission and Compression:
    • Right the filer/folder and select the "Change Permissions" option to modify file permissions or click on the "Permissions" option from the toolbar.
    • To compress files, select them, right click, then click "Compress" to create a zip file or select them and click on the "Compress" option from the toolbar.

(Visual Representation - Accessing File Manager)

Accessing File Manager Step 1

Accessing File Manager Step 2

 

(Visual Representation - File Manager Structure)

File Manager File Structure

 

(Visual Representation -Uploading Files)

File Manager Uploading Files Step 1

File Manager Uploading Files Step 2

File Manager Uploading Files Step 3

 

(Visual Representation - Creating Files/Folders)

Creating Files and Folders Step 1

Creating Files and Folders Step 2

Creating Files and Folders Step 3

Creating Files and Folders Step 4

 

(Visual Representation - Editing Files)

 

File Manager Editing Files Step 1

File Manager Editing Files Step 2

File Manager Editing Files Step 3

 

(Visual Representation - Downloading Files)

File Manager Downloading Files Step 1

 

(Visual Representation - Deleting Files/Folders)

File Manager Deleting Files Step 1

File Manager Deleting Files Step 2

 

(Visual Representation - Modifying File Permissions)

File Manager Changing Permissions Step 1

File Manager Changing Permissions Step 2

 

(Visual Representation - Compressing Files)

File Manager Compressing Files Step 1

File Manager Compressing Files Step 2


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