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[Help.com.au FAQ](https://support.help.com.au/?hsLang=en) 2. [Hosting FAQs](https://support.help.com.au/hosting-faqs?hsLang=en) # Using DirectAdmin File Manager The File Manager lets you manage files and folders directly in your browser: upload, download, edit, rename, delete, copy/move, change permissions, and create new files/folders. Before continuing with this guide, ensure you're logged into **DirectAdmin** and viewing the main dashboard. If you're not sure how to access DirectAdmin from your Help.com account, please follow our step-by-step guide here: [https://support.help.com.au/how-to-log-into-directadmin](https://support.help.com.au/how-to-log-into-directadmin?referrer=grok.com&hsLang=en) **Step 1:** Access File Manager Log into **DirectAdmin** → **System Info & Files** section → click **File Manager** **![](https://support.help.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jan-02-2026-03-56-36-6582-AM.png?width=327&height=350&name=image-png-Jan-02-2026-03-56-36-6582-AM.png)** **Step 2: Navigating Folders** - Click a folder name or icon to enter it. - Use the left “Folders” menu to go back or jump to **Root**(Home Icon) (top level, usually /home/username). - If you are uploading website files to a non-Wordpress file your website will be located - /domains/yourdomain/public\_html **Step 3: Copying Files** 1. Go to your selected folder. 2. Tick the box next to the file(s) or click the **+** on the left → **Copy**. 3. Go to the destination folder. 4. Click **Copy** (or **Move**). **Step 4: Moving Files**   Same as copying, but choose **Move** from the Clipboard. **Step 5: Renaming Files/Folders** - Click the **+** on the left of the item → **Rename.** **Step 6: Deleting Files/Folders** 1. Tick the box next to the item(s). 2. Click **Remove** (top right) → confirm.  **Warning:** Deleting a folder deletes everything inside it. **Step 7: Changing Permissions** - Click the set permissions number (e.g., 644). - Adjust the checkboxes → click the green check. (Or tick items → **Set Permissions** button at top.) Some common permission levels are: Files **600**  Makes a file inaccessible **644**  Readable by everyone (e.g. HTML documents) **666**  File can be read and modified (e.g. files modified by scripts) **755**  File can be read and executed by everyone (e.g. for scripts) **777**  Writable and executable by everyone (not recommended) Directories **711**  Files in directory can be read by everyone, but not contents **755**  Files and contents of directory can be seen by everyone **777**  Allows full read/write/delete access to a directory (not recommended) Most scripts need to be set to 755. Please refer to the script’s documentation for proper installation instructions. **Step 8: Creating New Files/Folders** 1. Navigate to the desired folder. 2. At the top left, click **Create Folder** or **New File**. 3. Enter the name → **Create**. **Step 9: Editing Text Files** Click the file name to view → **Edit** (top left) → make changes → **Save**. **Step 10: Uploading Files** 1. Navigate to the target folder. 2. Scroll down → **Upload File**. 3. 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