How to Create /Edit/Delete a File using the File manager?

You will need to have a basic understanding of how to navigate the File Manager in order to complete these tasks. If you are unfamiliar with the File Manager and how to navigate it

 Create a File or Folder

  1. Log in to cPanel.
  2. In the Files section, click on the File Manager icon.
  3. Select the Web Root directory.
  4. Be sure the Show hidden files(dotfiles) box is checked.
  5. Click the GO button to continue.
  6. Click the New File or New Folder button at the top of the page.
  7. In the pop-up box, enter the name of the newly created file or folder.

Remove a File or Folder

  1. Log in to cPanel.
  2. In the Files section, click on the File Manager icon.
  3. Select the Web Root directory.
  4. Be sure the Show hidden files (dotfiles) box is checked.
  5. Click the GO button to continue.
  6. Click and highlight the file or folder you want to remove in the file listing.
  7. From the top toolbar, click Delete.
  8. Click the Delete File(s) button on the pop-up box to confirm your action.

Edit a File

  1. Log in to cPanel.
  2. In the Files section, click on the File Manager icon.
  3. Select the Web Root directory.
  4. Be sure the Show hidden files(dotfiles) box is checked.
  5. Click the GO button to continue.
  6. Click and highlight the file you want to edit in the file listing.

Choose one of the three following editors from the top toolbar

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