📥 Step 1: How to Access File Manager in cPanel

1. Login to your cPanel account via your hosting dashboard or directly at https://yourdomain.com/cpanel
2. Locate the Files section
3. Click on File Manager

This opens a file browser where you can manage your website files easily.

📁 Step 2: Understanding the File Manager Interface

The File Manager has two main areas:

• Left panel: Directory/folder structure
• Right panel: File contents of the selected directory

Top toolbar options include:

• Upload
• Create File/Folder
• Edit / Code Edit
• Move / Copy / Rename / Delete
• Compress / Extract
• Change Permissions (CHMOD)

🔼 Step 3: Uploading Website Files

1. Navigate to the desired folder (usually public_html)
2. Click Upload
3. Drag & drop files or browse to select them
4. Wait for the upload to finish (100%)

Tip: Files inside public_html are publicly accessible.

✏️ Step 4: Editing Files Without FTP

1. Select a file and click Edit or Code Editor
2. Make your changes in the browser
3. Click Save Changes

Use Code Editor for better formatting of HTML, PHP, or CSS files.

🧹 Step 5: Organizing Files

• Move: Select & click Move
• Copy: Select & click Copy
• Rename: Select & click Rename
• Create: Click + File or + Folder to keep your site structured

🗑️ Step 6: Deleting and Restoring Files

To delete:

1. Select the file/folder
2. Click Delete
3. Choose to send to trash or permanently delete

To restore files, visit the Trash folder in the left pane.

🗜️ Step 7: Compressing and Extracting Files

To compress:

1. Select items
2. Click Compress
3. Choose format (ZIP, GZIP, TAR)
4. Click Compress Files

To extract: Select a .zip file and click Extract

🔐 Step 8: Setting File Permissions (CHMOD)

1. Right-click a file or folder
2. Select Permissions
3. Set the numeric value (e.g. 755 for folders, 644 for files)
4. Click Change Permissions

Warning: Incorrect permissions may break your site or expose it to security risks.

🧠 Best Practices for Using File Manager

• Always backup files before editing or deleting
• Organize with folders (scripts, images, backups)
• Use public_html for public files only
• Regularly delete unused files to save space
• Compress before downloading large folders

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I upload multiple files?
Yes! Drag and drop multiple files into the upload window.

Q: Is File Manager secure?
Yes, it’s protected through your cPanel credentials and SSL.

Q: Why aren’t my files visible on the website?
Ensure they’re uploaded to the correct folder and clear your browser cache.

🤝 Need Help?

If you’re using Hiverift Hosting, support is available:

• 💬 Live chat at Hiverift.com
• 📩 Submit a ticket from your client dashboard
• 📚 Visit the knowledge base for more tutorials