Upload and Download files from the Website using File Manager

With cPanel’s File Manager, you can manage your website files easily. You can use it to upload new files or download existing ones. This method is a great alternative to using an FTP client. Also, it works directly from your web browser.

What is File Manager?

File Manager is a web-based file management tool as part of your cPanel account. You can use it to perform many tasks, such as you can upload files, creating new folders, or deleting items. Further, you can also change file permissions. All these tasks can be done through a simple web interface, and you do not need any extra software for the same.

Steps to Upload a File to Your Website

You can upload files from your computer to your website.

1. Access your cPanel account with your password
2. Click and open the File Manager from the Files section.
3. Choose a directory: Navigate to the folder where you want to upload the file. For example, your website’s main folder is usually ‘public_html’.
4. Start the upload by clicking on the Upload button at the top of the page. This will open a new tab.
5. Click the Select File button. Then, a file browser window will pop up. Find the file on your computer.
6. Upload the file: Double-click the file you want to upload. The upload will start automatically.

You will also see a progress bar. You can also drag and drop files directly.

7. There is a checkbox to overwrite existing files. You can check it if you want to replace a file with the same name.
8. Wait for completion: The upload is complete when the progress bar turns green.

How to Download a File from Your Website

You can also download files from your website to your computer.

1. Log in and access your cPanel account.
2. Open File Manager from the Files section.
3. Find the file by navigating to the folder that contains the file you want to download.
4. Click on the file you want to download to select it.
5. Click on the Download button at the top. Your web browser will start the download.
6. Save the file: Choose where you want to save the file on your computer.

Cantech Web Hosting Features

Cantech provides web hosting with a user-friendly cPanel, among other control panels. Further, our File Manager is very easy to use. It makes managing your website files very simple. You can quickly upload and download files; this feature is great for quick updates. Our hosting platform is designed for performance and security. We also offer great 24/7 customer support and a 99.97% uptime guarantee.

Conclusion

CPanel’s File Manager is an excellent tool for managing website files. It lets you upload and download files quickly. This is useful for making small changes or updates. Thus, it is a good alternative to FTP clients. Using this tool helps make website management more efficient.

FAQs

Can I upload multiple files at once?

Yes, you can upload multiple files. You can select them all at once on your computer. You can also drag and drop multiple files into the upload window.

Can I upload or download entire folders?

The File Manager does not allow you to upload or download entire folders directly. You must first compress the folder into a zip file. Then you can upload or download the zip file.

Is there a file size limit for uploads?

Yes, the maximum file size limit is set by your hosting provider. You can usually find this information in your cPanel.

What is the difference between File Manager and FTP?

File Manager is a browser-based tool. It is good for small tasks. Whereas FTP is a protocol that needs special client software. It is better for transferring a large number of files.

What is the ‘public_html’ folder?

The public_html folder is the main directory for your website. All the files that make up your website should be in this folder. It is where your website’s home page file is located.