The cPanel File Manager allows you to transfer files between your local computer and your hosting account directly from a web browser. It is designed for simple and quick file operations without requiring additional software.
When to use File Manager
File Manager is suitable for uploading or downloading a small number of files. For larger transfers or advanced features such as synchronization and resume support, using an FTP client is recommended. This applies to most environments running on cPanel hosting services.
Uploading files to your website
You can upload files directly to any directory within your hosting account.
Opening the upload interface
- Log in to your cPanel account.
- Ouvrez le Outils page.
- Dans le Fichiers section, faire un clic File Manager.
- Navigate to the directory where the file should be uploaded.
- Cliquez sur le Upload icon in the top menu.
[Screenshot placeholder: File Manager toolbar with Upload icon]
Uploading files from your computer
- On the File Upload page, activer Overwrite existing files if you want to replace files with the same name.
- Faire un clic Select File.
- Choose the file from your local computer.
The upload starts immediately after selection. Repeat these steps for each additional file.
[Screenshot placeholder: File upload progress screen]
Downloading files from your website
File Manager also allows you to download files from your hosting account to your local system.
Selecting files for download
- Log in to cPanel and open File Manager.
- Navigate to the directory containing the file.
- Click the file you want to download.
You can select multiple files by holding the Shift key while using the arrow keys.
[Screenshot placeholder: File selection in File Manager]
Downloading to your computer
- Cliquez sur le Download icon in the toolbar.
- Choose the destination folder on your computer.
- Save the file.
The file is transferred directly to your browser’s download location.
Practical considerations
For websites with frequent file changes or larger data sets, managing files through environments such as serveurs cloud or a VPS en Allemagne may provide better performance and flexibility compared to browser based file management.