How to Use the File Manager – Plesk

How to Use the File Manager – Plesk

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:

  1. Log in to your Plesk control panel.
  2. Click Websites & Domains.
  1. You will see a list of available domains. Click on the domain for which you want to access the File Manager.
  2. Click on File manager icon.The File Manager interface will open, displaying the contents of the selected domain’s root directory.
  1. 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.
  1. Navigate to the httpdocs directory. (The httpdocs is the same public_html folder in cPanel.)

How to Add Directory

  1. Click on + button in your file manager.
  1. From Dropdown select Create Directory.
  1. Enter Directory name and click on OK button

How to Remove Directory in file manager.

  1. Select the folder which you want to delete.
  1. Click on Remove Button.
  2. It will ask for confirmation. Select Yes.

How to create File

  1. Click on + Icon.
  1. Select Create File from dropdown list
  1. Enter the name of the file and click on the OK button.

How to Upload file 

  1. Click on + Button
  1. Select Upload file Option from dropdown list
  1. Click on choose file.
  2. Browse the file which you want to upload. 

How to change file permission.

  1. Click on icon which is shown in below image
  1. Select Change Permissions option from dropdown list
  1. 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.