What is cPanel File Manager?

cPanel File Manager is a web-based utility within the cPanel hosting control panel that provides a user-friendly interface for managing all the files and folders associated with your website. Think of it as a desktop file explorer, but for your web server. It eliminates the need for third-party FTP clients and allows you to perform essential file management tasks directly from your web browser.

Key Features and Functions

• File and Folder Management: You can easily create, upload, download, move, copy, rename, and delete files and directories. This is where you’ll upload your website’s HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and image files.
• File Editing: The File Manager has a built-in text editor that allows you to modify text-based files like HTML, CSS, PHP, and .htaccess directly on the server without needing to download them first. This is very useful for making quick edits.
• Compression and Extraction: You can compress files and folders into archives (like .zip or .tar.gz) for easy downloading or to save disk space. Similarly, you can extract compressed files that you upload.
• Permissions Management: File Manager allows you to easily set or change file permissions, which are crucial for website security. You can control who (the owner, the group, or the public) can read, write, or execute a file.
• Disk Usage Monitoring: The File Manager provides a basic overview of your disk space usage, which helps you identify large files or folders that might be consuming too much space.
• public_html Directory: This is the most important directory. It’s the root folder for your primary website, and any files you want to be publicly accessible on your website must be placed inside it.