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Managing files with the Plesk File Manager

Upload, edit, move, and manage website files directly in your browser without FTP.

Plesk File Manager

The Plesk File Manager is a web-based file browser that lets you manage all your hosting files without needing FTP software.

Opening File Manager

  1. Log in to Plesk
  2. Go to Files in the left sidebar (or Websites & Domains → File Manager)

Key operations

  • Upload files — Click Upload and select files from your computer
  • Create folders — Click New Directory
  • Edit files — Right-click a file → Edit to open the built-in code editor
  • Extract archives — Upload a .zip file, right-click → Extract Files
  • Set permissions — Right-click a file or folder → Change Permissions

Where to upload your website

Your main website files should go in the httpdocs folder. For subdomains, files go in the folder you set when creating the subdomain.