How to Create a New Folder or Files in the cPanel File Manager

The cPanel File Manager is useful for managing the files on your website.

1. Log in to your cPanel account.

2. In the Files section, click on File Manager.
 File manager icon

3. Navigate to the directory where you want to create your folder or file.

4. Click on +Folder.
File Manager folder icon

5. In the New Folder Name field, enter your folder name, such as myfolder. Then click on Create New Folder.
New Folder name field icon


How to create a new file such as myfile.txt?

1. Navigate to the directory where you want to create your folder or file.

2. Click on the +File icon.
File icon of File Manager

3. In the New Filename, enter your filename such as myfile.txt. Then click on Create New File.

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