Using cPanel File Manager
File Manager lets you upload, edit, and manage your website files directly in your browser.
Accessing File Manager
- Log in to cPanel
- Click File Manager in the Files section
Understanding the Directory Structure
public_html - Your main website files go here
public_html/subdomain - Files for subdomains
mail - Email data (do not modify)
logs - Access and error logs
Uploading Files
- Navigate to
public_html
- Click Upload in the toolbar
- Drag and drop files or click Select File
- Wait for uploads to complete
- Click Go Back to return
Uploading a ZIP File
For multiple files, upload a ZIP archive:
- Upload your
.zip file
- Right-click the file
- Select Extract
- Choose the destination folder
- Delete the ZIP file after extraction
Editing Files
- Right-click any file
- Select Edit or Code Editor
- Make your changes
- Click Save Changes
Important: File Manager has a 500MB upload limit. For larger uploads, use FTP instead.