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The cPanel File Manager provides a browser based interface for managing website files and directories without using FTP or SSH. It allows you to browse the filesystem, create and edit files, and perform common file operations directly from the cPanel dashboard.

Opening File Manager and browsing directories

File Manager is available from the main cPanel interface.

1. Log in to your cPanel account.
2. Open the Tools page.
3. In the Files section, click File Manager.

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The directory tree appears in the left sidebar, while the contents of the selected directory are displayed in the main panel on the right.

Navigating the filesystem

You can browse directories using several methods:

• Click a directory name in the left sidebar to open it.
• Click Up One Level to move to the parent directory.
• Click the + icon to expand a directory.
• Click the – icon to collapse a directory.

Most website files are located inside the public_html directory, especially on standard cPanel hosting services.

Creating folders and files

File Manager allows you to create new directories and files directly from the interface.

Creating a new folder

1. In the File Manager main window, click the + Folder icon.
2. Enter the folder name.
3. Verify the directory path where the folder will be created.
4. Click Create New Folder.

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Creating a new file

1. In the File Manager main window, click the + File icon.
2. Enter the file name.
3. Confirm the directory path.
4. Click Create New File.

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Copying, moving, renaming, and deleting files

Common file operations can be performed using the toolbar icons.

1. Select one or more files or folders.
2. Choose the required action:

• Copy: Click Copy, enter the destination path, and confirm.
• Move: Click Move, enter the destination path, and confirm.
• Rename: Click Rename, enter the new name, and confirm.
• Delete: Click Delete, then click Confirm.

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Use caution when deleting files, especially configuration files that may affect hosted applications such as those running on Plesk hosting environments connected to external services.

Searching for files

File Manager includes a built in search function to locate files quickly.

1. In the top right corner, select the search scope from the dropdown list:
   • All files
   • public_html only
   • Current directory
2. Enter the file name or partial name.
3. Click Go.

You can use partial keywords to find multiple related files. This is useful when managing large directories or troubleshooting website issues on cloud server platforms.