Files Section in cPanel

In cPanel, the Files section is where you manage all the files and folders for your websites and hosting account. Here’s a clear overview of what you’ll find there and what each part does:

cPanel Files Section – Main Features

  1. File Manager

    • Browse, upload, download, edit, move, or delete files

    • Set file and folder permissions

    • Extract ZIP/RAR files

    • Edit files like:

      • .htaccess

      • index.html

      • wp-config.php

  2. Images

    • Basic image tools:

      • Resize

      • Crop

      • Convert formats

  3. Disk Usage

    • Shows how much storage space each folder is using

    • Helps find large files to clean up space

  4. Web Disk

    • Access your hosting files like a network drive on your computer

    • Useful for direct file access without FTP

  5. FTP Accounts

    • Create FTP users to upload/download files

    • Limit access to specific folders

    • Commonly used with FTP clients like FileZilla

  6. Backup / Backup Wizard

    • Download full or partial backups

    • Restore home directory, databases, or emails

    • Backup Wizard is more beginner-friendly

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