Using the File Manager Print

The cPanel File Manager lets you browse, upload, edit, and organise your website files from your browser — no FTP software required.

Opening File Manager

1. Log in to cPanel.
2. In the Files section, click File Manager.

Your website files

Your website files live in the public_html folder. This is the document root — anything placed here is accessible from your domain URL.

Common tasks

• Upload files — click Upload in the toolbar, then drag and drop or use the file picker. Files are uploaded to the current folder.
• Edit a file — right-click a file and choose Edit or Code Edit. Use Code Edit for HTML, PHP, CSS, or JS files — it includes syntax highlighting.
• Create a folder — click + Folder in the toolbar and enter a name.
• Delete files — select one or more files, then click Delete. Check Skip the trash to delete permanently without moving to trash first.
• Extract a ZIP archive — right-click a .zip file and choose Extract.

Warning: File Manager does not have an undo function. Deleting a file without a backup is permanent. Download a copy of important files before making changes.