Using cPanel File Manager

File Manager lets you manage your website files without FTP software. Here's how to use it effectively.

Access File Manager

1. Log in to cPanel
2. Click File Manager in the Files section
3. You'll see your hosting directory structure

Directory Structure

• public_html — Your website's root directory. Put website files here.
• mail — Email data (don't modify)
• logs — Access and error logs
• ssl — SSL certificate files
• .htaccess — Server configuration file

Upload Files

Single Files

1. Navigate to the destination folder
2. Click Upload in the toolbar
3. Drag and drop files or click Select File
4. Wait for upload to complete

Multiple Files

Upload a ZIP file and extract it:

1. Upload the ZIP file
2. Right-click the file
3. Select Extract
4. Choose extraction location

Edit Files

1. Right-click the file
2. Select Edit (for code) or HTML Editor (for HTML)
3. Make your changes
4. Click Save Changes

Create Files and Folders

New File

1. Click + File in toolbar
2. Enter filename
3. Choose location
4. Click Create New File

New Folder

1. Click + Folder in toolbar
2. Enter folder name
3. Click Create New Folder

Manage Permissions

1. Right-click the file or folder
2. Select Change Permissions
3. Set appropriate permissions:
   • Files: 644
   • Folders: 755
4. Click Change Permissions

Useful Features

• Search — Find files by name
• Select All — Select multiple files
• Copy/Move — Reorganize files
• Compress — Create ZIP archives
• View — Preview file contents

Tips

• Always work in public_html for website files
• Back up before making changes
• Don't delete system files
• Use code editor for .htaccess and PHP files