A detailed breakdown of how to use the File Manager feature in cPanel

Accessing File Manager

Log in to cPanel and locate File Manager: Find the "Files" section and click on the "File Manager" icon.

File Manager Interface

The left Sidebar shows the folder structure

Your home directory or public_html is where your website’s files are located. You can navigate to different folders by clicking on them. This displays the contents of the folder you’ve selected in the Navigation Tree.

Toolbar:

Contains buttons for common actions like:

+ File: Create a new file

+ Folder: Create a new folder

Upload: Upload files from your computer.

Download: Download files or folders to your computer.

Move: Move files or folders.

Copy: Create copies of files or folders.

Delete: Delete files or folders.

Rename: Change a file or folder name.

Edit/Code Editor/HTML Editor: Edit text files (depending on the file type).

Change Permissions: Set access rights to files/folders.

Compress: Bundle files/folders into archives (zip, etc.)

Extract: Unpack compressed archives.

Key Actions in File Manager

File Creation:

Click "+ File" on the toolbar.

Name your new file (e.g., index.html) and specify the directory.

Click "Create New File".

Folder Creation:

Click "+ Folder" on the toolbar.

Give your folder a name and specify the directory where it should reside.

Click "Create New Folder".

Uploading Files:

Click "Upload" on the toolbar.

There are two ways:

Select the file(s) from your computer using the "Select File" button.

Drag and drop files from your computer directly into the upload area.

Editing Files:

Right-click on a file and you'll see options like:

Edit: Edit text-based files directly in cPanel.

Code Editor: A more advanced editor for code files.

HTML Editor: Editor tailored for HTML files (if available).

Click the appropriate editor to make changes.

Always save your changes!

Moving/Copying Files & Folders:

Select a file or folder by clicking on it.

Click "Move" or "Copy" on the toolbar.

Specify the destination directory and click the corresponding "Move File(s)" or "Copy File(s)" button.

Deleting Files & Folders:

Select the file or folder.

Click "Delete" on the toolbar.

Confirm the deletion.

Changing Permissions:

Right-click on a file or folder and choose "Change Permissions".

Use checkboxes to set read, write, and execute permissions for owner, group, and world (public).

Important Notes

Hidden Files: To view hidden files (starting with a '.' like .htaccess), click "Settings" in the upper right corner of File Manager and enable "Show Hidden Files".

Be Careful!: Changes made in File Manager are immediate. Always double-check your actions before deleting or modifying crucial files or folders.

Let me know if you'd like instructions for specific tasks or want to explore additional File Manager features!