How to Upload Files in CPanel

How to Upload Files in CPanel

How to Upload Files in CPanel

Uploading files in cPanel can be done in several ways, depending on your preference. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

Method 1: Using the File Manager

  1. Log in to cPanel
    • Go to yourdomain.com/cpanel and enter your credentials.

  • Open File Manager

    • Locate and click on the File Manager option under the Files section.

Navigate to the Destination Folder

  • Open the public_html directory (or the specific folder where you want to upload files).

Upload the File

  • Click the Upload button at the top.
  • Select the file(s) from your computer or drag and drop them into the upload area.
  • Wait for the upload to complete, then click Go Back to… to return.

Method 2: Uploading via FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

  1. Use an FTP Client

    • Install an FTP client like FileZilla.

  2. Connect to Your Server

    • Open FileZilla and enter:
      • Host: Your domain name or server IP
      • Username & Password: Your cPanel credentials
      • Port: 21 (default for FTP)

  3. Transfer Files

    • Navigate to the public_html folder (or another target directory).
    • Drag and drop files from your computer to the server.

Method 3: Uploading via cPanel Terminal (Advanced)

  1. Access Terminal
    • Go to cPanel > Terminal (if enabled by your host).
  2. Use the Command Line
    • Navigate to the target directory:
      bash
       
cd public_html
 
  • Use the wget command to download a file from an external URL:

wget example.com/file.zip

  • Or use scp for a secure file transfer from another server. e.g.

scp -p x root@remote server IP:/home/file.zip /home

 

Note that: x is the port number of the remote server.

 

Method 4: Using Softaculous (For Scripts and Applications)
If you’re uploading a CMS like WordPress, Joomla, or other applications, you can use Softaculous to install it instead of manually uploading files.

 

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