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<div align=justify>cPanel provides you with the option to create files and folders, add and remove them, upload/download files, etc. This feature is called File Manager. In this article we'll provide you with the basic information on how to use File Manager. 

To access the File Manager log into your cPanel and click on the corresponding icon under the '''Files''' section.
On the screen that appears select a directory to open:

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File Manager main interface looks like this:

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<center>'''Creating a new folder'''</center>

Folders help to organize your site. Folders list your files in alphabetical order and make the maintenance much easier.
Follow the below steps to create a new folder in File Manager:

'''1:''' Click on the '''New Folder''' icon from the top menu.

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'''2:''' Enter the name of the new folder and define its location.

'''3:''' Click on the '''Create New Folder''' button. The new folder will appear in the chosen location.

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<center>'''Uploading files in File Manager'''</center>

You can use File Manager to upload your site files. To do this click on the '''Upload''' icon from the top menu.

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'''1:''' Locate the folder where you want to upload the files.

'''2:''' Click on the '''Upload''' icon.

'''3:''' Click '''Browse''' to locate the file needed.

'''4:''' Double-click on the desired file to upload. The upload will start automatically.

'''5:''' Click on the '''Overwrite existing files''' check box if you upload an updated version of the file and want it to overwrite the old one.

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<center>'''Creating a new file'''</center>

You can easily create files using cPanel File Manager.
To create a new file just follow the steps listed below:

'''1:''' Click on the '''New File''' link in the top menu.

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'''2:''' Enter the desired file name and make sure you have added an extension (e.g. ''index.html''). 

'''3:''' Choose the destination to save the file and click on the '''Create New File''' button.

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<center>'''Editing a file'''</center>

You can edit an existing file without having to upload its newer version. This is very helpful when making minor changes. 
To edit a file in File Manager follow the steps below:

'''1:''' Locate the folder where the file is located.

'''2:''' Click on the filename.

'''3:''' Click '''Edit''' link in the top menu. The content of the file will be displayed in a new window.

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'''4:''' Make the necessary changes and click '''Save Changes'''.

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There are other editor options available in File Manager: '''''the Code Editor''''' and '''''the HTML Editor'''''. Also you can use the '''View''' link to view the file. But in this case you won't be able to edit it.



<center>'''Extracting/Compressing a file'''</center>

You can extract archive files using the '''Extract''' function in the top menu.

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There is another option for creating custom archives. Select the files and folders you want to include in the archive and click on the '''Compress''' button in the top menu.</div>

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