{"id":208,"date":"2025-03-01T13:01:31","date_gmt":"2025-03-01T13:01:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/?p=208"},"modified":"2025-03-01T13:06:51","modified_gmt":"2025-03-01T13:06:51","slug":"file-manager-control-panel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/file-manager-control-panel\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use File Manager in Control Panel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Managing website files efficiently is crucial for site performance and security. The <strong>File Manager<\/strong> in your hosting Control Panel provides an easy way to upload, edit, and organize your website&#8217;s files without needing FTP software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, you&#8217;ll learn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How to access the File Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to navigate and manage files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to create backups of important files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best practices for secure file management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Log in to Dashboard and Control Panel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open your web browser and go to your hosting provider&#8217;s login page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your <strong>username and password<\/strong> to access your dashboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From the dashboard, click on the <strong>Control Panel<\/strong> button.<br><br>\ud83d\udccc <strong>Related Guide:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/access-control-panel-yesdomain\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"yesdomain.io\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Log in to Your Control Panel Using the YesDomain Client Area<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-1024x515.png\" alt=\"yes domain hosting log in directly using control panel\" class=\"wp-image-92\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-1024x515.png 1024w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-768x386.png 768w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-1536x773.png 1536w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Open File Manager<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the Control Panel, locate the <strong>System Info and Files<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the <strong>File Manager<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>A new window with an <strong>interactive File Manager<\/strong> will open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/File-Manager-button-in-Control-Panel-1024x515.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/File-Manager-button-in-Control-Panel-1024x515.png 1024w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/File-Manager-button-in-Control-Panel-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/File-Manager-button-in-Control-Panel-768x386.png 768w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/File-Manager-button-in-Control-Panel-1536x773.png 1536w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/File-Manager-button-in-Control-Panel.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: Navigate and Manage Files<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1.) Click on the <strong>domains<\/strong> folder to see all hosted domains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/domains-folder-file-manager-1024x515.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/domains-folder-file-manager-1024x515.png 1024w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/domains-folder-file-manager-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/domains-folder-file-manager-768x386.png 768w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/domains-folder-file-manager-1536x773.png 1536w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/domains-folder-file-manager.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2.) Select the domain you want to manage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Select-the-domain-in-file-manager-1024x515.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Select-the-domain-in-file-manager-1024x515.png 1024w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Select-the-domain-in-file-manager-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Select-the-domain-in-file-manager-768x386.png 768w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Select-the-domain-in-file-manager-1536x773.png 1536w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Select-the-domain-in-file-manager.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>3.) Open the <strong>public_html<\/strong> folder. This is your website\u2019s root directory where all website files are stored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Public_html-folder-selection-1024x515.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Public_html-folder-selection-1024x515.png 1024w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Public_html-folder-selection-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Public_html-folder-selection-768x386.png 768w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Public_html-folder-selection-1536x773.png 1536w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Public_html-folder-selection.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4: Upload and Edit Files<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To <strong>upload<\/strong> files, click the <strong>Upload<\/strong> button and select the file from your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/upload-files-1024x515.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/upload-files-1024x515.png 1024w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/upload-files-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/upload-files-768x386.png 768w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/upload-files-1536x773.png 1536w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/upload-files.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To <strong>edit<\/strong> a file, right-click and choose <strong>Edit<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/edit-a-file-1024x515.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/edit-a-file-1024x515.png 1024w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/edit-a-file-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/edit-a-file-768x386.png 768w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/edit-a-file-1536x773.png 1536w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/edit-a-file.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To <strong>delete<\/strong> a file, right-click and select <strong>Delete<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/delete-a-file-1024x515.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/delete-a-file-1024x515.png 1024w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/delete-a-file-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/delete-a-file-768x386.png 768w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/delete-a-file-1536x773.png 1536w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/delete-a-file.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 5: Create an Archive (Backup) of Files<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select all files by clicking the <strong>topmost checkbox<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>&#8220;Add to Archive&#8221;<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a name and format (.zip, .tar, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Create Archive<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Creating-an-archive-1024x515.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Creating-an-archive-1024x515.png 1024w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Creating-an-archive-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Creating-an-archive-768x386.png 768w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Creating-an-archive-1536x773.png 1536w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Creating-an-archive.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Troubleshooting and Best Practices<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Error uploading files?<\/strong> Ensure the file size does not exceed hosting limits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accidentally deleted a file?<\/strong> Use the <strong>Restore<\/strong> feature if available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For security,<\/strong> regularly create backups of your website files.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q1: Can I use File Manager instead of FTP?<\/strong> A1: Yes, File Manager provides a web-based alternative to FTP, allowing direct file modifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q2: Where are my website files stored?<\/strong> A2: Website files are located in the <strong>public_html<\/strong> folder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q3: How can I increase my upload limit?<\/strong> A3: Check your hosting plan or contact support to increase file upload limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Related Articles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>[How to Create a Backup of Your Website]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[How to Set Up FTP Access]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[Understanding File Permissions]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Next Steps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in to your <strong>Control Panel<\/strong> and explore the File Manager.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the steps to <strong>upload or edit files<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For advanced file management, consider <strong>setting up FTP access<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By following this guide, you\u2019ll efficiently manage your website files and ensure smooth site operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr 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The File Manager in your hosting Control Panel provides an easy way to upload, edit, and organize your website&#8217;s files without needing FTP software. 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