Using the PanelAlpha File Manager

• The PanelAlpha File Manager is a web-based tool that lets you manage your website files directly through your browser; no FTP software needed! 
• It's perfect for quick edits, uploads, and file organisation.

1. Navigate to My Hosting tab
2. Click File Manager in the left sidebar
3. The File Manager will open in your browser

• Click folders to open them

• Use breadcrumb navigation at the top to go back
• View file details: size, date modified, permissions

• Navigate to the destination folder
• Click the Upload button
• Select files from your computer

• Click Submit to begin the upload
• Wait for upload completion

• Once the upload is complete, you will see the file(s) in your File Manager​

• Maximum file size varies by plan (typically 50-200MB per file)
• For larger files, use FTP/SFTP instead
• Multiple files can be uploaded simultaneously

• Click the New File button

• Enter the filename (include extension, e.g., "index.html")
• Click Submit

• Edit the file using the built-in editor

• Click New Folder button

• Enter the folder name
• Click Create

• You will now see the created folder in your file manager

• Right-click the file or click the edit icon
• Select Edit from the menu

• The built-in code editor will open
• Make your changes
• Click Submit to apply changes

• Select the file(s) by clicking the checkbox

• Click Delete button

• Confirm deletion

Deleted files cannot be recovered unless you have a backup!

• Right-click the file
• Select Rename

• Enter the new name
• Click on the Submit button to confirm

• You will now see the renamed file in your File Manager

1. Right-click the file or folder
2. Select Permissions or Change Permissions
3. Set appropriate permissions (e.g., 644 for files, 755 for folders)
4. Click Save

• 644 - Files (read/write for owner, read-only for othe
• 755 - Folders (full access for owner, read/execute for others)
• 600 - Secure files (only owner can read/write)

• Upload your compressed file

• Right-click the archive
• Select UNZIP

• Click UNZIP to decompress

• Enter the destination folder​
• Click on Submit

• You will see the unzipped files or folders in your file manager

• ZIP

Quickly upload and extract WordPress themes or plugins that you downloaded from other sources.

• Select multiple files/folders
• Right-click selection
• Choose Zip

• Enter archive name
• Click Submit

• You will now find the zipped file in your file manager.​

• Easier to download multiple files
• Reduce bandwidth usage
• Create backups of specific folders

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