Using cPanel File Manager
Files & Backups
Updated Jan 15, 2026
File Manager Guide
Manage your website files directly in your browser.
Opening File Manager
- Log in to cPanel
- Click File Manager
Key Folders
public_html - Your website files
mail - Email data
logs - Access logs
ssl - SSL certificates
Common Tasks
Upload Files
- Navigate to destination folder
- Click Upload
- Drag files or click to select
Create New File/Folder
- Click +File or +Folder
- Enter the name
- Click Create
Edit Files
- Right-click the file
- Select Edit
- Make changes
- Click Save Changes
Show Hidden Files
- Click Settings (top right)
- Tick Show Hidden Files
- Click Save
Change Permissions
- Right-click file/folder
- Select Change Permissions
- Set values (e.g., 644 for files, 755 for folders)
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