The File Manager in your hosting control panel allows you to upload and manage your website files directly from your browser — no FTP software required.
Whether you're launching a new site, updating content, or replacing old files, this guide will walk you through it.
🔐 First: Access Your Hosting Control Panel
If you’re not already logged in to the control panel, follow this quick guide:
👉 How to Access Your Web Hosting Control Panel
Once you're in, continue below.
📁 Step 1: Open the File Manager
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In the control panel dashboard, look for File Manager
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Click it to launch the browser-based file management tool
🌐 Step 2: Navigate to Your Website’s Directory
For your main website, open the following folder:
/domains/yourdomain.com/public_html/
This is your website’s root directory — files placed here will load when someone visits your domain.
If you’re uploading files for a subdomain, look for a separate folder under /domains/ with the subdomain's name.
⬆️ Step 3: Upload Files
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While inside the correct folder, click the Upload button (usually at the top of the page)
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Select your files or drag them in from your computer
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Wait for the upload to complete — files will appear in the directory
Tip: If you’re uploading a full website folder, consider compressing it to a .zip first. You can upload the zip file and extract it directly in the File Manager.
🏠 Step 4: Set the Homepage File
Make sure your homepage file is named either:
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index.html -
or
index.php
This tells the web server what to load when someone visits your site.
🛠 Optional Tools in File Manager
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Create folders for organisation
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Edit files using the built-in code editor
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Extract ZIP files to upload multiple files at once
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Rename or delete files as needed
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Check permissions (folders: 755, files: 644)