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== How to access the File Manager ==
== Creating an FTP Account ==
To access the File Manager click on the corresponding icon in the Files section of your cPanel.
Step 1: Login to cPanel
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Step 2: Click the FTP Accounts button in the Files section.
Then you will be able to pick the directory for which to open File Manager:
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Step 3: In the Add FTP Account section, fill in the fields as needed. Below is a brief description of the options.
The File Manager appears as follows:
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<th>Option</th>
<th>Description</th>
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== Creating a new folder ==
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Folders are a very useful way of adding an organization and a structure to your account. They make the maintenance of the site much easier. You can easily list the files in every folder. Most web sites include at least an /image folder to keep all the image files separately.
  <td><strong>Login:</strong></td>
<td>Enter the username you want to use; it will be combined with your primary domain name to create the full username. For example, if you enter <strong>joeuser</strong> in this field, the <em>FTP Username</em> will be: <strong>joeuser@example.com</strong></td>
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Step 1:
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Click on the New Folder link.
  <td><strong>Password:</strong></td>
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<td>Enter a strong password in this field. Need help creating a secure password? Use the <strong>Password Generator</strong> button</td>
Step 2: Enter the name of the new folder and define the location where it will be created.
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Step 3: Click on the Create New Folder button. The new folder will appear in the chosen location.


== Uploading files in File Manager ==
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You can start uploading files through File Manager by clicking on the Upload icon.
  <td><strong>Password (Again):</strong></td>
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<td>Enter the same password here, to confirm the spelling.</td>
How to upload files in File Manager:
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Step 1: Navigate to the folder where you want to upload your files.
Step 2: Click on the Upload icon.
Step 3: Click on the Browse button next to one of the top fields.
Step 4: Search for and double-click on the first file to upload. The upload will start automatically.
Step 5: Repeat the above steps for each file you want to upload.
Step 6: Click on the Overwrite existing files check box if you want to overwrite existing files with the same name.


You can download files from the server to your personal computer through the Download option.
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  <td><strong>Strength:</strong></td>
<td>This field tells you how secure your password is. Strength levels range from <strong>Very Weak</strong> to <strong>Very Strong</strong></td>
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You can copy and move files between the account's folders through the Copy and Move File functionalities. You can Rename and Delete the existing files through the corresponding options.
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  <td><strong>Directory:</strong></td>
<td>When you create an FTP account, it is limited to the directory you set here. To give them full access to your file system, just enter a <strong>forward slash</strong>, like this: <strong>/</strong>
  <p class="alert alert-info">To give limited access to your website files to an FTP account, enter <strong>public_html</strong>. Or as you name the FTP account it will try to automatically restrict access to <strong>public_html/username</strong></p>
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  <td><strong>Quota:</strong></td>
<td>You can limit the amount of space an FTP user can use here, or set them to <strong>Unlimited</strong>.</td>
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Step 4: Click the Create FTP Account button. You will then see a message stating "Account Created"

Revision as of 08:02, 9 September 2015

Creating an FTP Account

Step 1: Login to cPanel Step 2: Click the FTP Accounts button in the Files section.

Step 3: In the Add FTP Account section, fill in the fields as needed. Below is a brief description of the options.

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Option Description
Login: Enter the username you want to use; it will be combined with your primary domain name to create the full username. For example, if you enter joeuser in this field, the FTP Username will be: [email protected]
Password: Enter a strong password in this field. Need help creating a secure password? Use the Password Generator button
Password (Again): Enter the same password here, to confirm the spelling.
Strength: This field tells you how secure your password is. Strength levels range from Very Weak to Very Strong
Directory: When you create an FTP account, it is limited to the directory you set here. To give them full access to your file system, just enter a forward slash, like this: /

To give limited access to your website files to an FTP account, enter public_html. Or as you name the FTP account it will try to automatically restrict access to public_html/username
Quota: You can limit the amount of space an FTP user can use here, or set them to Unlimited.

Step 4: Click the Create FTP Account button. You will then see a message stating "Account Created"

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