To upload files to your website using cPanel, log in and open File Manager, then navigate to public_html. Click Upload, select or drag-and-drop your files, and wait for the bar to turn green (100%). For multiple files, it is highly recommended to upload a ZIP archive and use the Extract feature.
Steps for Uploading via cPanel File Manager
- Access File Manager: Log into your cPanel and click on File Manager under the "Files" section.
- Navigate to Directory: Open the public_html folder on the left-hand sidebar. This is the root directory where your website files should live.
- Upload Files: Click the Upload button in the top menu.
- Select or Drag: Drag your files or click Select File to upload them from your computer.
- Extract (If Needed): If you uploaded a ZIP file, right-click it, select Extract, and confirm to unzip files into the directory.
- Verify: Refresh the File Manager to see your files. Ensure your main file is named index.html or index.php for the site to load properly.
Tips for Success
- Use ZIP: Compressing many files into a single .zip file before uploading makes the process much faster.
- Permissions: If files do not appear or load, check that files are set to 644 and folders to 755.
- Overwrite: You can check the "Overwrite existing files" box during upload if you are updating an existing site.