The File Manager in cPanel provides a convenient way to upload files directly to your hosting account without the need for a separate FTP client. This guide outlines the step-by-step process of uploading files using the File Manager in cPanel.
Step 1: Logging into cPanel
- Visit the cPanel login page and enter your login credentials.
- After successful login, you will be redirected to the cPanel dashboard.
Step 2: Accessing the File Manager
- In the cPanel dashboard, locate the "Files" section and click on the "File Manager" icon.
- The File Manager will open in a new tab or window.
Step 3: Navigating to the Root Folder
- In the File Manager, you will see a directory tree on the left-hand side.
- Click on the "public_html" folder, which represents the root folder for your website.
Step 4: Uploading Files
- With the "public_html" folder selected, click on the "Upload" button in the header section of the File Manager.
- A new window or dialog box will appear.
- Click on the "Select Files" button to choose files from your local system.
- Browse your local system and select the file you want to upload.
- Once you have selected the file, click on the "Open" button to initiate the upload process.
- Repeat steps 3-5 for each file you want to upload.
Step 5: Verifying the Upload
- After completing the upload process, you will see a progress bar indicating the upload status.
- Once the upload is complete, you can click on the "Go Back to home/username/public_html" link to return to the root folder.
- You will now see the uploaded files listed in the File Manager.
By following these steps, you can easily upload files to your cPanel hosting account using the File Manager. This method allows you to upload files one by one directly into the desired folder, providing a simple and efficient way to manage your website's files.
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