cPanel allows you to upload your website files easily using File Manager or FTP. This guide explains both methods, including where to upload files so your website works correctly.

Method 1: Upload Website Using cPanel File Manager (Recommended)

Step 1: Log in to cPanel

Open:

Enter your cPanel username and password.

Step 2: Open File Manager

1. In cPanel, go to Files → File Manager

2. Click public_html

???? Important:

• public_html = main website directory

• This is where your website files must be uploaded

Step 3: Upload Website Files

1. Click Upload (top menu)

2. Select your website files (HTML, PHP, CSS, images, etc.)

3. Wait until upload reaches 100%

✅ Supported file types: .html, .php, .css, .js, .jpg, .png, etc.

Step 4: Extract ZIP File (If Uploaded as ZIP)

Uploading a ZIP file is recommended.

1. Right-click the ZIP file

2. Click Extract

3. Extract files inside public_html

Your main file should be:

Method 2: Upload Website Using FTP (Advanced Users)

Step 1: Get FTP Details

In cPanel:

• Go to Files → FTP Accounts

• Note:

  • FTP Server

  • Username

  • Password

  • Port (21)

Step 2: Connect Using FTP Client

Use software like FileZilla:

• Host: your domain or server IP

• Username: FTP username

• Password: FTP password

• Port: 21

Step 3: Upload Files

• Open public_html on the server side

• Drag and drop your website files

• Wait for upload to complete

Uploading a WordPress Website (Optional)

Option 1: Fresh WordPress Install

1. Go to Software → WordPress Manager / Softaculous

2. Click Install

3. Follow on-screen steps

Option 2: Upload Existing WordPress Site

1. Upload WordPress files to public_html

2. Import database via phpMyAdmin

3. Update wp-config.php

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Uploading files outside public_html
❌ Missing index.html or index.php
❌ Not extracting ZIP files
❌ Wrong file permissions

Fix Permissions (If Website Not Loading)

Recommended permissions:

You can set this by right-clicking files in File Manager.

Test Your Website

After upload:

1. Open your browser

2. Visit:

If you see your site — ✅ upload successful.

Troubleshooting

Website Shows Default cPanel Page

• Remove index.html (default file)

• Ensure your main file is named correctly

Website Shows Blank Page

• Enable error reporting

• Check PHP version

• Review .htaccess

Conclusion

Uploading a website to cPanel is simple using File Manager or FTP. Always upload files inside public_html, ensure your index file exists, and test your site after upload.