Overview

DirectAdmin is a web hosting control panel that simplifies file management for users. This guide outlines basic tasks for efficient file handling.

Accessing File Management

1. Log in: Go to http://yourdomain.com:2222 and enter your credentials.
2. Open File Manager: Find the File Manager icon in the "Advanced Features" section.

Basic File Management

Uploading Files

• Navigate to the desired directory.
• Click Upload File, select files, and hit Upload.

Creating Directories

• Go to the target location.
• Click Create Directory, name it, and confirm.

Editing Files

• Find the file, click its name, then hit Edit.
• Make changes and select Save.

Deleting Files or Directories

• Select the item, click the checkbox, then click Delete and confirm.

Additional Features

File Permissions

• Select a file or directory and click Change Permissions to modify access settings.

Archiving/Extracting Files

• Use the Archive button to compress files, or select an archive to Extract its contents.

Best Practices

• Backup Regularly: Keep backups of important files.
• Organize: Use directories to maintain order.
• Set Permissions: Properly manage permissions to secure files.

Conclusion

Managing files in DirectAdmin is easy and enhances website performance.

For further help, check our DirectAdmin Knowledgebase articles or reach out to Dragon Web Host support.