How to use File Manager in Direct Admin
Click the File Manager link
This demo assumes you've already logged in to Direct Admin
Now let's learn how to use File Manager in Direct Admin, to manage the files in our hosting account
Let's go there now..... click public_html
This is File Manager, and it's here that you can upload files to your account, rename them, delete them, change their permissions, create new folders, and many other functions
Your website files are located in the public_html folder
Let's create a new folder..... scroll down...
Now we see the files and folders located within the public_html folder
Enter the name of the new folder here
Then click Create
Scroll down.....
Now let's rename this folder.... click Rename here
The new folder has been created, and can be seen here
Enter the new name of this folder
Then click Rename
Scroll down.....
Now let's delete the folder altogether... check this box
The folder has been renamed
Scroll down.....
Then click Delete
Click OK to confirm you wish to delete the folder
We want to upload a file to the cgi-bin folder, so click cgi-bin here
Now let's learn how to upload files to the hosting account
The folder has been deleted
Scroll down.....
Click Upload files to current directory
Now use the browse button to locate a file for uploading, on your computer
Select test_scriptl.cgi
Then click Open
Once you've selected all files you want to upload, click Upload Files
Click here to go back
Success! The file has been uploaded to our hosting account
Now let's change the permissions of the test_scriptl.cgi file..... click here to select the file
Enter the new permissions here
Then click Set Permission
Now let's delete this file... select it again by checking here
The permissions have been changed, as you can see here
Then click Delete
Confirm the deletion by clicking OK
The file has been deleted
Click the Home icon here
This is the end of the tutorial. You should now be more familiar with using File Manager to upload files, create new folders, renaming files or folders, and setting file permissions