> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://perfgrid.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# File Manager

> Browse, upload, create, rename, edit, download, and delete files in hosting-panel.net File Manager.

**File Manager** lets you work with files in the browser. Use it for small edits, uploads, and directory changes without an FTP client or SSH.

Go to **Tools** → **File Manager**.

## Browse

The listing shows **Path**, **File Size**, and **Last Modified**. The current directory appears as a path pill (for example `domains/example.com`). Use **Up One Folder** to go to the parent directory.

Folders have **Rename/Move** and **Delete**. Files also have **Download**. Open a file by clicking its name to edit it (or to view it, for types that use view-only mode).

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</Frame>

<Note>
  The editor and viewer will not open a file larger than **10 MB**. Uploads cannot exceed the free disk space on the account. Symlinks are hidden in the listing.
</Note>

## Upload a file

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the target directory">
    Browse to the directory where the file should land.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload File">
    Click **Upload File**, then choose the file.

    Larger files may sit at 100% for a short time while the panel synchronizes them.

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      <img src="https://perfgrid-guides.s3.eu-west-par.io.cloud.ovh.net/KVLmLymB9hU2ySIKnv0rXOFkh.png" alt="Upload File dialog with a completed upload and a note about files pending at 100 percent" style={{ borderRadius: '0.5rem' }} />
    </Frame>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Create a file or directory

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the parent directory">
    Browse to the directory that should contain the new item.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create File or Create Directory">
    Click **Create File** or **Create Directory**. For a file, enter **Filename** and click **Create File**.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://perfgrid-guides.s3.eu-west-par.io.cloud.ovh.net/YBfS3yuPCyc7sN7y568tLN7bp.png" alt="Create New File dialog with Filename and Create File" style={{ borderRadius: '0.5rem' }} />
    </Frame>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Rename

Click **Rename/Move** on the row. For a file, enter **New file name** and click **Rename file**.

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</Frame>

## Edit a file

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the file">
    Click the file name. **Edit File** opens with the path in the pill next to File Manager.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save File">
    Make your changes and click **Save File**, or **Cancel** to leave without saving.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://perfgrid-guides.s3.eu-west-par.io.cloud.ovh.net/wAFiMWtp0OIfLaPC2v0lR6cnW.png" alt="Edit File with line-numbered editor, Save File, and Cancel" style={{ borderRadius: '0.5rem' }} />
    </Frame>
  </Step>
</Steps>

After you save, **Up One Folder** returns to the parent directory, not the account root.

## Delete

Click **Delete** on the row. Deleting a directory removes its contents. That cannot be undone from File Manager.

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* [Deploy website](/docs/grid-hosting/tools/deploy-website)
* [SSH keys](/docs/grid-hosting/profile/ssh-keys)
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