cPanel's File Manager lets you browse, upload, edit, and delete files on your hosting account directly from your browser β no FTP client needed.
Opening File Manager
In cPanel, go to Files > File Manager. It will open in a new tab showing your account's directory structure. Select Web Root (public_html) if prompted for a starting directory.
Uploading and Deleting Files
To upload files, click Upload in the toolbar and drag files into the upload area. To delete a file, right-click it and select Delete, or select it and click the Delete button. Check Skip the trash to permanently delete immediately.
Editing Files Directly
Right-click any text file (e.g., .html, .php, .css) and choose Edit. A browser-based code editor opens. Make your changes and click Save Changes. This is useful for quick fixes without downloading and re-uploading.
Setting File Permissions
Right-click a file or folder and choose Change Permissions. Standard permissions are 644 for files and 755 for folders. Incorrect permissions can cause PHP errors or security issues.
777 β this makes them writable by anyone on the server.