File Manager — Uploading and Managing Files

The File Manager in cPanel is a graphical interface for working with site files without an FTP client. Good for quick edits and uploads.

How to open:

cPanel → “Files” section → File Manager.

Folder structure:

• public_html/ — site root (what is visible at your domain).
• mail/ — mailboxes.
• logs/ — access and error logs.
• backups/ — place for backup archives.

What you can do:

• Upload files — Upload button, ZIP archives possible, then Extract.
• Create folder / file — + Folder / + File.
• Edit — right click → Edit or Code Editor (with syntax highlighting).
• Change permissions (chmod) — Permissions. Usually 644 for files, 755 for folders.
• Download — Download.

Tip:

For large volumes (>100 MB) or mass upload — better use FTP client (FileZilla). Create FTP account: cPanel → Files → FTP Accounts.