File Management

An overview of Linux file compression algorithms. Learn how tools like tar, gzip, zip, and bzip2 work to reduce file size and speed up data transfers.

Your guide to file management in cPanel. Use the File Manager for quick edits or FTP for bulk uploads. Monitor disk space and back up your site.

Plesk’s file management capabilities give you control over your website’s content, ensuring that you can maintain your online presence effectively.

Support may inform you of the need to fsck your server to perform a file system consistency check.

Securely transfer files to your Cloud Sites account using SFTP. Learn how to configure an FTP client like FileZilla and safely upload your website data.

Discover how to sync local and remote systems using the Linux rsync utility. Learn basic commands, remote SSH transfers, and using alternate ports.

Go beyond basic rsync commands. Explore common flags like -a and -z to compress files, preserve permissions, and automate server backups safely.

The locate command is one of the best tools for finding files quickly by filename. This command reads one or more databases prepared by updatedb and writes files matching at least one of the patterns to standard output (one per line). You may need to install mlocate to enable this feature. This article provides instructions for installing mlocate on CentOS and Fedora.

Find log file locations on WHM/cPanel servers. Covers Apache, Exim, MySQL & more to help you troubleshoot server errors and monitor activity.

File permissions define access to files and folders on a server or website. Plesk provides permissions functionality within the File Manager, allowing you to adjust permissions without using the command line.

Uploading files in your Cloud Sites control panel takes just a few steps using the file manager. This tutorial walks you through the process of uploading files.

Edit website code directly in your browser. Learn how to use the Cloud Sites File Manager to modify HTML, CSS, and PHP files without an FTP client.