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cPanel How to Use File Manager?

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cPanel File Manager, FTP Allows you to manage files and folders on your hosting account without needing the program via the browser. You can upload, edit, archive and check their permissions.

Login to File Manager

  1. cPanel on the main screen Files open the part.
  2. File Manager Click on the option.
  3. Usually for web files of the main domain name public_html Use the folder.

File upload and archive opening

After opening the target folder Download Use the button. If you are going to transfer a large number of files on your computer ZIP Convert to the archive is safer than installing one by one. When installation is completed, select the archive and Home Open with the command. Check if the files are accidentally removed into two directories.

File editing and backup

Create a backup copy that contains date in the same directory before changing a file. Select the file and Log in Open the command, save change and test the corresponding page in the hidden tab. PHP missing-point comma or unclosed nail sign in the files can cause the site to error.

File permissions

In general, 755 in folders is used 644 permissions in normal files. You may need more restricted permission in configuration files. To solve the problem, it creates a serious vulnerability to give 777 permission to all files and should not be applied.

Last Control

  • Verify that the file is located in the correct domain name directory.
  • Check that file owners and permissions are compatible with other running files.
  • After the change, review the site and error logs.
  • Transient ZIP and do not leave backup files on the web root.

For other processes Hosting Information Bank You can use the part.

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