File Management in cPanel

File management is a crucial aspect of maintaining your website. cPanel provides a user-friendly File Manager tool that allows you to upload, download, and organize your website files. This guide will introduce you to the File Manager in cPanel and show you how to perform common file management tasks.

Accessing File Manager:

1. Log into your cPanel account.
2. Under the Files section, click on File Manager.

Uploading Files:

1. In the File Manager, navigate to the directory where you wish to upload files.
2. Click on the Upload button located in the toolbar at the top.
3. Click Choose File to select the file from your computer, or drag and drop the file into the browser window.
4. Once the file has uploaded, it will appear in the directory listing.

Downloading Files:

1. Locate the file you wish to download in the directory listing.
2. Right-click on the file and select Download from the context menu.

Creating Directories:

1. Navigate to the location where you want to create a new directory.
2. Click on the +Folder button in the toolbar at the top.
3. Enter the name of the new directory and click Create New Folder.

Editing Files:

1. Locate and right-click on the file you wish to edit.
2. Select Edit or Code Edit from the context menu.
3. Make the necessary changes to the file, then click Save Changes in the top-right corner.

Deleting Files and Directories:

1. Locate the file or directory you wish to delete.
2. Right-click on the item and select Delete from the context menu.
3. Confirm the deletion by clicking Delete File(s).

Conclusion: The File Manager in cPanel is a powerful tool that can handle all of your basic file management needs. With the ability to upload, download, edit, and organize your files, maintaining your website becomes a much simpler task. Explore the other features within File Manager to become more familiar with managing your website's files.