Using the Web Based File Manager
SillyHost provides a built-in web-based file manager accessible through cPanel. This allows you to manage your files directly from your browser without needing any FTP software.
Accessing the File Manager
- Log in to your cPanel control panel.
- In the Files section, click File Manager.
- The file manager will open showing your home directory.
Navigating Your Files
The file manager interface has a folder tree on the left and the file listing on the right. Your website files are located in the public_html directory. Double-click on folders to open them and use the breadcrumb navigation at the top to move between directories.
Common File Operations
- Upload – Click the Upload button in the toolbar to upload files from your computer. You can drag and drop files or use the file picker.
- Download – Select a file and click Download to save it to your computer.
- Create – Use New File or New Folder to create new items.
- Edit – Right-click a file and select Edit or Code Editor to modify text files directly in your browser.
- Rename – Right-click and select Rename to change a file or folder name.
- Delete – Select items and click Delete. Deleted files go to the Trash folder and can be recovered.
- Copy and Move – Select items and use the Copy or Move buttons to organise files.
Showing Hidden Files
Some important files like .htaccess are hidden by default. To show them, click Settings in the top right corner of the file manager and tick Show Hidden Files (dotfiles). Click Save to apply the change.
File Manager Limitations
The web file manager has an upload limit of approximately 500MB per file. For larger files, use FTP or SFTP instead. The built-in code editor is suitable for quick edits but is not a replacement for a full development environment.