How to rename or move files and directories using the File Manager in cPanel.
Here's how to rename or move files and directories using the File Manager in cPanel at dotCanada.com:
Renaming Files and Directories:
Log into your dotCanada.com cPanel account.
In the Files section, click on "File Manager".
Navigate to the file or directory you want to rename.
Right-click on the file or directory and select "Rename".
Enter the new name for the file or directory and click "Rename File" or "Rename Directory".
Moving Files and Directories:
Log into your dotCanada.com cPanel account.
In the Files section, click on "File Manager".
Navigate to the file or directory you want to move.
Right-click on the file or directory and select "Move".
In the "Destination" field, enter the path where you want to move the file or directory, or use the folder tree to navigate to the desired location.
Click "Move File" or "Move Directory".
Additional Tips:
• You can also rename or move multiple files and directories at once by selecting them using the checkboxes and then choosing the appropriate action from the top menu.
• Be careful when renaming or moving files and directories, as this can break links or scripts that reference the old file paths.
• dotCanada.com recommends creating a backup of your website files before making any significant changes.
By following these steps, you can easily manage your website's files and directories using the intuitive File Manager in your dotCanada.com cPanel account.
Renaming Files and Directories:
Log into your dotCanada.com cPanel account.
In the Files section, click on "File Manager".
Navigate to the file or directory you want to rename.
Right-click on the file or directory and select "Rename".
Enter the new name for the file or directory and click "Rename File" or "Rename Directory".
Moving Files and Directories:
Log into your dotCanada.com cPanel account.
In the Files section, click on "File Manager".
Navigate to the file or directory you want to move.
Right-click on the file or directory and select "Move".
In the "Destination" field, enter the path where you want to move the file or directory, or use the folder tree to navigate to the desired location.
Click "Move File" or "Move Directory".
Additional Tips:
• You can also rename or move multiple files and directories at once by selecting them using the checkboxes and then choosing the appropriate action from the top menu.
• Be careful when renaming or moving files and directories, as this can break links or scripts that reference the old file paths.
• dotCanada.com recommends creating a backup of your website files before making any significant changes.
By following these steps, you can easily manage your website's files and directories using the intuitive File Manager in your dotCanada.com cPanel account.
Updated on: 08/05/2024
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