5. How to Upload Your Website Files Print

Uploading your website files to your hosting account is the first step in launching your site online. Here's how to do it using different methods.

???? Option 1: Using File Manager (via Control Panel)

For cPanel, CWP, Webuzo:

1. Log into your control panel.

2. Navigate to File Manager.

3. Open the public_html folder (or root directory).

4. Click Upload, select your files (e.g., index.html, site folders).

5. Once uploaded, refresh the folder to see your files live.

???? Option 2: Using FTP

1. Download an FTP client like FileZilla.

2. Enter your FTP credentials (host, username, password, port – found in your welcome email).

3. Connect and navigate to public_html.

4. Drag and drop your site files to upload.

???? Tips:

• Use .zip to upload large folders and extract them via File Manager.

• Ensure your homepage is named index.html or index.php.

• Avoid special characters in file names.