How to compress and extract files (ZIP, TAR, GZ, etc.) using the File Manager in cPanel.
how to compress and extract files (ZIP, TAR, GZ, etc.) using the File Manager in cPanel at dotCanada.com:
Compressing Files:
Log into your cPanel account at dotCanada.com
Navigate to the File Manager under the "Files" section
Browse to the directory containing the files/folders you want to compress
Select the files/folders by checking the boxes next to them
Click the "Compress" link at the top
Choose the compression type (Zip, Tar, Tar.gz, etc.)
Click "Compress File(Few readersHow to create and edit plain text files (e.g., .txt, .log, .htaccess) using the File Manager in cPanel.
Here is how to create and edit plain text files (e.g., .txt, .log, .htaccess) using the File Manager in cPanel at dotCanada.com:
Creating a New Plain Text File:
Log into your dotCanada.com cPanel account.
In the "Files" section, click on "File Manager".
Navigate to the directory where you want to create the new file.
Click on the "New File" icon (it looks like a blank page with a green plus sign).
Enter the filename with the appropriate extension (e.g., myfile.txt, access.loFew readersHow to upload files to your website using the File Manager in cPanel.
Uploading Files to Your Website with File Manager in cPanel at dotCanada.com
The File Manager in cPanel allows you to easily upload files and manage the content on your website hosted with dotCanada.com. Follow these steps to upload files:
Log into your cPanel account
Scroll down to the "Files" section and click on the "File Manager" icon
This will open the File Manager interface. On the left side, you'll see a directory tree showing all the folders and files for your website.
NFew readersHow to delete files or directories from your website using the File Manager in cPanel.
Here is how to delete files or directories from your website using the File Manager in cPanel at dotCanada.com:
Log into your dotCanada.com cPanel account.
In the Files section, click on the "File Manager" icon.
Using the navigation pane on the left, browse to the directory where the file(s) or folder(s) you want to delete are located.
To delete a single file: • Right-click on the file • Select "Delete" from the context menu
To delete multiple files: • Check the box next to eFew readersHow to create and manage directories (folders) for organizing your website files in cPanel.
how to create and manage directories (folders) for organizing your website files in cPanel at dotCanada.com:
Creating Directories in cPanel
Log into your dotCanada.com cPanel account.
Under the "Files" section, click on "File Manager".
Navigate to the directory where you want to create the new folder. This is usually the "publichtml" folder for your website files.
Right-click in the empty space and select "Create Directory" or click the "Create New Directory" icon at the top.Few readersHow to search for and locate specific files or directories within your website's file structure using the File Manager in cPanel.
Here is how to search for and locate specific files or directories within your website's file structure using the File Manager in cPanel at dotCanada.com:
Log into your dotCanada.com cPanel account.
In the Files section, click on "File Manager".
The File Manager will open in a new window/tab. This shows the full file structure for your website's hosting account.
To search for a specific file or directory: • Click on the "Search" icon (looks like a magnifying glass) at the top ofFew readersHow 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 dFew readersHow to edit and modify files directly within the File Manager in cPanel.
Here is how to edit and modify files directly within the File Manager in cPanel at dotCanada.com:
Log into your dotCanada.com cPanel account.
In the Files section, click on "File Manager".
Navigate to the file you want to edit by using the directory structure on the left side. Double-click on folders to open them.
Once you have located the file, you can:
• Right-click on the file and select "Edit" to open the file in the built-in code editor.
• Or double-click on the file to doFew readersHow to set file permissions (read, write, execute) for individual files or directories in cPanel.
Here's how to set file permissions (read, write, execute) for individual files or directories in cPanel at dotCanada.com:
Log into your dotCanada.com cPanel account.
In the Files section, click on "File Manager".
Navigate to the file or directory you want to modify permissions for.
Right-click on the file or directory and select "Change Permissions".
A new window will open showing the current permissions. Here's what the different values mean:
o Read (4)
o Write (2)
o ExeFew readers
