Uploading your website via File Manager

Getting Started Updated Jan 15, 2026

Using cPanel File Manager

File Manager lets you upload, edit, and manage your website files directly in your browser.

Accessing File Manager

  1. Log in to cPanel
  2. Click File Manager in the Files section

Understanding the Directory Structure

Uploading Files

  1. Navigate to public_html
  2. Click Upload in the toolbar
  3. Drag and drop files or click Select File
  4. Wait for uploads to complete
  5. Click Go Back to return

Uploading a ZIP File

For multiple files, upload a ZIP archive:

  1. Upload your .zip file
  2. Right-click the file
  3. Select Extract
  4. Choose the destination folder
  5. Delete the ZIP file after extraction

Editing Files

  1. Right-click any file
  2. Select Edit or Code Editor
  3. Make your changes
  4. Click Save Changes
Important: File Manager has a 500MB upload limit. For larger uploads, use FTP instead.

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