Using cPanel File Manager

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When? To manage your site files online, this could be somewhere where you don't have FTP access (e.g. work).
If you are somewhere with FTP access, it's far easier to use an FTP client to manager your site.
How? Exactly like a normal file manager, but with a web interface
HowTo:
  • Select File Manager from the Main Menu.
  • Your site files will be in the public_html directory:
    • To get to the files select the yellow folder icon, to the left of public_html


  • Creating and working with a directory (or folder):
    • Select Create New Folder.
    • Enter the name of the folder in the box on the right.
    • Click Create.
    • Click the name of the folder will display properties and options for it. Properties and options are:
      • Delete this folder and all files under it.
      • Rename this folder
      • Change permissions
      • Move this folder
      • Copy this folder


  • Uploading a file:
    • Go to the directory (folder) where you want to upload the file.
    • Click Upload file(s).
    • Click Browse and locate the file on your hard drive, for each file you wish to upload.
    • If the file already exists on the server and you wish upload an updated version, be sure to click Overwrite existing files.
    • Click Upload.


  • Changing Permissions:
    • File manager displays the file permissions for all files. Some may need specific permissions to run (particularly scripts).
    • Typically, .cgi (and .pl) files require 755. Refer to your script instructions for more details.
    • Select the filename.
    • From the menu on the right select Change permissions.
    • You can change permissions:
      • By manually entering the numbers, or
      • By clicking the checkboxes that apply to the permissions you wish to grant.
      • and then clicking Change.


  • Moving Items:
    • Click on the name of the folder or file you wish to move.
    • Click on Move File in the top-right window.
    • Click on the directory where you wish to move the file.
  • Copying Items:
    • Click on the name of the folder or file you wish to copy.
    • Click on Copy File in the top-right window.
    • Click on the directory where you wish to copy the file.
  • Deleting Items:
    • Click on the name of the folder or file you wish to delete.
    • Click on Delete File in the top-right window.

      Note: This moves the item to the trashcan, but does not delete it until you empt the trashcan.
  • That's how easy it is, you should now be able to manage your sites using cPanel's File Manager.

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