File Manager

Overview

The File Manager in Havenoro CP is a web-based tool that lets you browse, upload, edit, and manage all the files on your account. Think of it like the file explorer on your computer — you can see folders, open files, drag and drop uploads, and perform most file operations — all without installing any additional software. This is especially useful when you need to make a quick edit to a file but do not have your FTP client handy.

You can access the File Manager from the File Manager tab in Havenoro CP. It opens in a new browser window showing the root directory of your account.

Understanding the Directory Structure

When you open the File Manager, you will see several folders. Here are the key ones:

• public_html (or web) — This is the most important folder. It contains your website files that are accessible to visitors. If someone visits yourdomain.com, the server looks for files inside this directory. Your homepage file is usually index.html, index.php, or similar.
• logs — Contains server log files for your domains. These are useful for debugging errors but are not accessible from the web.
• ssl — Contains SSL certificate files if you have installed custom certificates.
• mail — Stores email-related data for your mail domains.
• .ssh — Contains SSH keys if you have configured SSH access.

Within public_html, each domain you add usually has its own subdirectory. For example, public_html/example.com/ holds the files for that specific website.

How To Use the File Manager

Navigating Directories

Click on any folder to open it. The File Manager shows the path at the top — you can click on any part of the path to jump back. Use the breadcrumb trail to navigate between folders quickly.

Uploading Files

There are two ways to upload files:

• Drag and Drop — Drag files from your computer directly into the File Manager window. The upload begins automatically.
• Upload Button — Click the Upload button in the toolbar, then select files from your computer.

Once uploaded, the files appear in the current directory immediately. You can upload multiple files at once.

Creating, Renaming, and Deleting Files

• Create — Right-click in the file area or use the toolbar to create a new file or folder. Name it and press Enter.
• Rename — Right-click a file or folder and select Rename. Type the new name and press Enter.
• Delete — Right-click and select Delete. The file is removed immediately.

Warning: There is no trash bin in the File Manager. When you delete a file, it is gone permanently. Always double-check before deleting, and keep backups of important files.

Editing Files

The File Manager has a built-in text editor. Right-click any text-based file (like .html, .php, .css, .js, or .txt) and select Edit or Code Edit. The file opens in an editor pane where you can make changes and save them directly to the server. This is perfect for quick configuration tweaks or fixing a typo on your site.

Tip: When to Use FTP Instead

The File Manager is excellent for quick edits and small operations. For larger tasks — like uploading hundreds of files, transferring a large folder, or performing bulk operations — use an FTP client like FileZilla. FTP handles large transfers more reliably and lets you manage files in bulk more efficiently.

Understanding File Permissions

Every file and folder on a Linux server has permissions that control who can read, write, and execute it. In the File Manager, you can view and change permissions by right-clicking a file and selecting Permissions or Change Permissions.

Permissions are shown as three-digit numbers:

• 644 — Files: The owner can read and write. Everyone else can only read. This is the standard permission for most website files (HTML, images, CSS, JS). The file can be viewed by visitors but only you can modify it.
• 755 — Folders: The owner can read, write, and enter. Everyone else can read and enter. This is the standard permission for directories. The execute bit allows the web server to "enter" the folder to serve files inside it.
• 600 — Sensitive files like configuration files that should not be readable by anyone except the owner (e.g., wp-config.php).

If you ever see a "403 Forbidden" error when visiting your site, it might be because file permissions are set too restrictively. If you see "File is not writable" when trying to upload via WordPress, permissions might be too restrictive for the web server.

Next Steps

Now you can manage your files. Next, learn how to stay informed about important events on your account by reading the Notifications guide.