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File Manager is arguably the most useful icon in cPanel for any person using the cPanel to host a website. It allows you to easily access, view, add, and delete files. This article will explore some common features you will find in the File Manager at Truehost<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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File Manager Overview<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The File Manager has a task bar at the top to help manage files. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The structure below shows user location and it can be changed to suit the need of the user<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To view hidden files, click on settings at the left side of the file header, a checkbox appears below<\/span><\/span><\/span>

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A<\/span><\/span><\/span> check box appears below, click save<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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File Manager is arguably the most useful icon in cPanel for any person using the cPanel to host a website. It allows you to easily access, view, add, and delete files. 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