How do I use the file manager in cPanel?

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What is the File Manager?

The File Manager tool allows you to manage (modify, edit, create or delete) a file or folder via a web interface on your cPanel management interface. This tool lets you quickly modify a file on your web space without having to use an FTP client such as FileZilla. This is very useful when you need to make small changes quickly.

How do I use the file manager in cPanel?

1. Log in to your cPanel account and click on the " File Manager " icon.

How do I use the file manager in cPanel?

2. Your File Manager allows you to :

  • Create new folders
  • Create new files
  • Publish folders from your computer
  • Publish files from your computer
  • Download content from your FTP account to your computer
  • Modify your folders
  • Modify your files
  • Change the permissions on your folders and files (chmod)
  • etc.

How do I use the file manager in cPanel?

How do I create a new folder or file?

To create a new file or folder, simply click on the relevant button, either " + File " to create a new file or " + Folder " to create a new folder.

How do I use the file manager in cPanel?

How do you publish a folder or file from your computer?

1. Connect to your file manager and click on the " Upload" button.

How do I use the file manager in cPanel?

2. Click on the " Select a file " button or drag and drop the files and folders you want to add.

How do I use the file manager in cPanel?

Download the contents of your FTP space to your computer

1. Select the file or files you want to download and click on the"Download" tab in your menu bar. You can select several files to download at the same time.

How do I use the file manager in cPanel?

How do I edit a file?

1. Select the file or folder you want to modify, then click on the " Modify " tab in your menu bar.

How do I use the file manager in cPanel?

2. Click on the ' Edit ' button in the dialogue box.

How do I use the file manager in cPanel?

3. You can now edit the contents of your file. Before closing your page, click on the " Save changes " button for the changes to take effect.

How do I use the file manager in cPanel?

How do I change CHMOD access rights?

1. Click on the file you wish to modify and then on the " Authorisations " tab in your menu bar.

How do I use the file manager in cPanel?

2. You can change the write, read and execute permissions. Click on the"Change Permissions" button as soon as you have made the changes.

How do I use the file manager in cPanel?

How do I display hidden files?

In a Linux environment, hidden files are files whose name begins with a dot " . This is the case, for example, with " .htaccess " files, which may therefore be hidden by the file manager.

1. Once you have logged into the file manager, click on the " Settings " button.

2. Tick the " Show hidden files " box and click " Save ". The page will reload automatically to show you the hidden files.

How do I use the file manager in cPanel?

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Conclusion

You now know how to use the File Manager to create, modify or delete a file or folder from your LWS cPanel web hosting. The File Manager is very useful if you want to quickly modify a page on your website.

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