Simple input the new folders name and hit create. It will create a folder with the name specified in the current directory and give it a CHMOD (change mode) of 755 by default.
Upload file(s)
The next option a user has is to upload a file or folder. Click on the link “Upload file(s)” will bring up a new page with a few options and boxes.
A user has the option of uploading up to twelve files or folders at a time, with the option of overwriting the existing files with the new ones being uploaded. Simple click on “Browser” and select the files that should be uploaded and click on “upload”.
If the file(s) were upload successfully, the directory will be loaded with a confirmation of the files upload, there locations, and if it was a successful upload or not.
Folder & File Options
When the name of a file or folder is click a new window to the right will appear with many options. A user has many choices and this is how we'll manipulate and edit files, along with assigning new CHMOD values.
In this new section users have plenty of options to choice from.
Show File: The show file section will load a new page and display the contents of the file.
Delete File: Users can delete a file with this option it sends a file directly to the Trash.
Edit File: In this section users can edit a file. Clicking on Edit will load a new page with a very simple WYSIWYG editor and the files contents within it. Users can edit the file and save the file, they also have the option of changing the name. This is useful for creating backup copies of a file.
Change Permissions: In this section a user can assign the CHMOD settings to a file or folder. A new window will appear with easy to read selections of what to change a file to.
A user can select each box as needed, or if they know the number to CHMOD the file to, they can simple enter that number in at the bottom and click on Change. This will update the files CHMOD settings.
Rename File: As simple as the name, basically an option to rename the current file.
Copy File: This option will allow a user to copy a file into a new location. This is also another easy way to backup a file.
Move File: This allows a user to move a file to a new directory or location within their account.
Trash
The trash is a simple to use tool with in the file manager. If the trashcan image is click, it will empty the contents of it. By clicking on a file within the trashcan it can be replaced to its last known location.
The “File Manager” is a very to utilize tool within cPanel and if learned correctly can be very useful and fast for editing and managing files. It's a robust and useful program for any user, novice or pro. The “File Manager” is a great addition to any cPanel and webmasters tool box.
