Using the File Manager in Plesk allows you to easily manage and manipulate files and directories on your web hosting account. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use the File Manager in Plesk:
- Log in to your Plesk control panel.
- Click Websites & Domains.
- You will see a list of available domains. Click on the domain for which you want to access the File Manager.
- Click on File manager icon.The File Manager interface will open, displaying the contents of the selected domain’s root directory.
- To navigate through the directories, you can double-click on a folder to open it or click the folder icon next to the folder name.
- Navigate to the httpdocs directory. (The httpdocs is the same public_html folder in cPanel.)
How to Add Directory
- Click on + button in your file manager.
- From Dropdown select Create Directory.
- Enter Directory name and click on OK button
How to Remove Directory in file manager.
- Select the folder which you want to delete.
- Click on Remove Button.
- It will ask for confirmation. Select Yes.
How to create File
- Click on + Icon.
- Select Create File from dropdown list
- Enter the name of the file and click on the OK button.
How to Upload file
- Click on + Button
- Select Upload file Option from dropdown list
- Click on choose file.
- Browse the file which you want to upload.
How to change file permission.
- Click on icon which is shown in below image
- Select Change Permissions option from dropdown list
- Click on Save Button.
These are the basic operations you can perform using the File Manager in Plesk. It provides a user-friendly interface for managing files and directories within your web hosting account.

