Building and maintaining a website means dealing with a lot of files, from HTML documents and PHP scripts to images and entire content management systems. Fortunately, you don’t need to be a command-line expert to keep everything organized. cPanel provides a robust suite of visual tools to help you upload, edit, and secure your website’s data effortlessly.

The File Management section in your cPanel dashboard is your central hub for controlling your server’s storage. Whether you need to make a quick code edit in your browser, transfer gigabytes of data securely, or launch a new WordPress site, this collection of guides will walk you through exactly how to do it.

Explore the guides below to learn how to:

Secure Your Directories: Protect your sensitive data by configuring proper file permissions and using the Index Manager to prevent unwanted visitors from browsing your folders.
Navigate the File Manager: Learn how to add, edit, delete, and organize files and folders directly from your web browser without any extra software.
Transfer Files with FTP/SFTP: Set up FTP accounts to quickly and securely upload large batches of files (like your public_html directory) using desktop clients like FileZilla.
Install Applications: Skip the manual uploads entirely and use the Softaculous Apps Installer to instantly deploy popular platforms like WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal.

cPanel File Management Articles

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Use these essential guides to master the art of managing your website’s files.

Adding Files and Folders in cPanel
cPanel offers a secure File Manager tool. Learn how to add files and folders in this tutorial for enhanced security.
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Deleting Files and Folders in cPanel
Learn to permanently delete files and folders using cPanel’s File Manager. We’ll show you how and remind you to back up your important data first.
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Editing Code and HTML in cPanel
Edit HTML and code within cPanel’s File Manager. Easily create or modify files and directories for your website, using your preferred text editor.
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How to Use the Index Manager in cPanel
Need to update your website’s indexing settings? Use this tutorial on how to use the Index Manager in cPanel to secure your site’s directories.
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Installing Drupal with cPanel
Installing Drupal on your domain is a breeze with Liquid Web. Use the Softaculous Apps Installer in cPanel for easy, automated installation and configuration, including your first administrator account setup.
Read more: Installing Drupal with cPanel
Installing Joomla with cPanel
Effortlessly manage your website’s appearance and content with Joomla, easily installed on your domain through Liquid Web’s cPanel and Softaculous Apps Installer. Walk through setup, including the first administrator account.
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Installing WordPress with cPanel
Effortlessly manage your website’s design and content with WordPress, installed seamlessly through Liquid Web’s cPanel using the Softaculous Apps Installer. Walk through setup, including the first administrator account.
Read more: Installing WordPress with cPanel
Manage File Permissions in cPanel
File permissions define access to files and folders on a server or website. WHM provides permissions functionality within the cPanel File Manager, allowing you to adjust permissions without using the command line.
Read more: Manage File Permissions in cPanel