Using cPanel File Manager

Files & Backups Updated Jan 15, 2026

File Manager Guide

Manage your website files directly in your browser.

Opening File Manager

  1. Log in to cPanel
  2. Click File Manager

Key Folders

Common Tasks

Upload Files

  1. Navigate to destination folder
  2. Click Upload
  3. Drag files or click to select

Create New File/Folder

  1. Click +File or +Folder
  2. Enter the name
  3. Click Create

Edit Files

  1. Right-click the file
  2. Select Edit
  3. Make changes
  4. Click Save Changes

Show Hidden Files

  1. Click Settings (top right)
  2. Tick Show Hidden Files
  3. Click Save

Change Permissions

  1. Right-click file/folder
  2. Select Change Permissions
  3. Set values (e.g., 644 for files, 755 for folders)

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