Managing your hosting account via File Manager
If you are new to web hosting or even an experienced user, managing your hosting account can seem daunting, especially when it comes to managing files on your website. However, with the help of a file manager, managing your files and folders becomes an easy task. A file manager is a web-based tool that allows you to access, view, edit, and delete files on your website. In this article, we will explain how to manage your hosting account via file manager.
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Accessing File Manager
To access file manager, log in to your cPanel account using the login credentials provided to you. Once you have logged in, navigate to the "Files" section and click on "File Manager." This will open up the file manager interface.
In the file manager interface, you will see the directory structure of your website on the left-hand side of the screen. On the right-hand side, you will see the contents of the selected directory. You can navigate through your website's directories by clicking on the folders in the left-hand side pane.
Uploading Files
To upload files via file manager, first navigate to the directory where you want to upload the files. You can do this by clicking on the appropriate folders in the left-hand side pane. Once you are in the directory, click on the "Upload" button in the top navigation bar.
This will open up the file upload interface. To upload files, you can either drag and drop them into the interface or click on the "Select File" button and browse for the files on your local computer. Once you have selected the files to upload, click on the "Upload" button to start the upload process.
Renaming Files
To rename a file via file manager, navigate to the directory where the file is located. Find the file in the right-hand side pane and right-click on it. This will open up a context menu. From the context menu, select "Rename."
This will open up the rename interface. Enter the new name for the file and click on the "Rename File" button to save the changes.
Moving Files
To move a file via file manager, first navigate to the directory where the file is located. Find the file in the right-hand side pane and click on it to select it. Once the file is selected, click on the "Move" button in the top navigation bar.
This will open up the move interface. Navigate to the directory where you want to move the file to by clicking on the appropriate folders in the left-hand side pane. Once you are in the destination directory, click on the "Move File(s)" button to complete the move process.
Copying Files
To copy a file via file manager, first navigate to the directory where the file is located. Find the file in the right-hand side pane and click on it to select it. Once the file is selected, click on the "Copy" button in the top navigation bar.
This will open up the copy interface. Navigate to the directory where you want to copy the file to by clicking on the appropriate folders in the left-hand side pane. Once you are in the destination directory, click on the "Copy File(s)" button to complete the copy process.
Deleting Files
To delete a file via file manager, first navigate to the directory where the file is located. Find the file in the right-hand side pane and right-click on it. This will open up a context menu. From the context menu, select "Delete."
A warning message will appear, asking if you are sure you want to delete the file. Click on the "Delete File" button to confirm the deletion.
Creating Folders
To create a new folder via file manager, navigate to the directory where you want to create the folder. Click on the "New Folder" button in the top navigation bar.
This will open up the create folder interface. Enter the name of the new folder and click on the "Create New Folder" button to create the folder.
Editing Files
To edit a file via file manager, first navigate to the directory where the file is located. Find the file in the right-hand side pane and right-click on it. This will open up a context menu. From the context menu, select "Edit."
This will open up the edit interface. Edit the contents of the file as desired and click on the "Save Changes" button to save the changes.
Downloading Files
To download a file via file manager, first navigate to the directory where the file is located. Find the file in the right-hand side pane and right-click on it. This will open up a context menu. From the context menu, select "Download."
This will download the file to your local computer.
Conclusion
In conclusion, managing your hosting account via file manager is an essential skill for anyone with a website. At Infinity Domain Hosting, we offer Turbo Webhosting powered by LiteSpeed Web Servers, which provides our customers with high-performance web hosting services. With our hosting plans, you can easily manage your hosting account via file manager.
In this article, we explained how to manage your hosting account via file manager, including uploading files, renaming files, moving files, copying files, deleting files, creating folders, editing files, and downloading files. By following these steps, you can efficiently manage your website's files and folders and keep your website running smoothly.
