To copy or move files in File Manager:
STEP 1: Log in to cPanel.
There are two methods to log into your cPanel.
- Method 1: Log in to your cPanel directly.
- Method 2: Log in to your cPanel through your Customer Portal.
Through your Customer Portal;
- Log in to your Customer Portal.
- Click on "Log in to cPanel".
STEP 2: Locate the Files section and click on File Manager.
STEP 3: Select the files or folders you want to copy or move. Hold Ctrl to select multiple items or Shift to choose a group of files.
STEP 4: To display hidden files, click Settings in the top-right corner. Then, check Show Hidden Files (dotfiles) and click Save.
STEP 5: Right-click on the selected files and folders and choose Copy or Move from the menu.
STEP 6: Enter the destination path for your files. If moving files to a subdirectory inside public_html, keep /public_html and add /your-folder-name as needed.
STEP 7: Click Copy Files to place the files in their new location.
Note:
- The Move tool transfers files to the new directory and removes them from the current one.
- The Copy tool duplicates files, keeping them in both locations.
For more details, read: How to Use File Manager Efficiently.
