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Accessing the File Manager:
- Log in to cPanel using your credentials provided by your hosting provider.
- Within cPanel, locate and click on "File Manager" under the "Files" section.
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Uploading Files:
- Once in the File Manager, navigate to the directory where you want to upload files.
- Click on the "Upload" button in the toolbar.
- Select the files from your computer and click "Upload" to upload them to the server.
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Creating New Files and Directories:
- To create a new file, click on the "New File" button in the toolbar.
- Enter the name of the file and click "Create".
- To create a new directory, click on the "New Folder" button, enter the directory name, and click "Create".
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Editing Files:
- To edit an existing file, click on the file's name in the File Manager.
- Click on the "Edit" button in the toolbar.
- Make your changes using the built-in text editor and click "Save" to save the changes.
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Organizing Files and Directories:
- Use drag-and-drop to move files and directories to different locations.
- Right-click on a file or directory to access additional options such as copy, move, or delete.
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Changing File and Directory Permissions:
- Select the file or directory for which you want to change permissions.
- Click on the "Permissions" button in the toolbar.
- Adjust the permissions using the checkboxes or numerical values and click "Change Permissions" to apply the changes.
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Downloading Files:
- To download files from your server, select the files you want to download.
- Click on the "Download" button in the toolbar, and the files will be downloaded to your computer.
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Deleting Files and Directories:
- Exercise caution when deleting files and directories, as this action cannot be undone.
- Select the files or directories you want to delete and click on the "Delete" button in the toolbar.
Managing Files and Directories in cPanel
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