How to Upload Website Files (File Manager & FTP)

There are two common ways to upload your website files to GrabbyHost hosting: cPanel's built-in File Manager, or an FTP client. This guide covers both.

Option 1: Using cPanel File Manager

Best for quick uploads or editing a few files without installing any extra software.

1. Log in to cPanel.
2. Under the Files section, click File Manager.
3. Navigate to the public_html folder — this is your website's root folder (or the relevant subfolder if you're uploading to an addon domain or subdomain).
4. Click Upload in the toolbar.
5. Drag and drop your files, or click to browse and select them from your computer.
6. Wait for the upload to finish, then click Go Back to return to File Manager and confirm the files appear in the list.

Option 2: Using an FTP Client

Best for uploading large numbers of files or entire websites.

1. Download and install an FTP client such as FileZilla.
2. In cPanel, go to Files > FTP Accounts to create an FTP account (or use your main cPanel login).
3. In your FTP client, enter your FTP hostname, username, and password, then connect. The hostname is usually your domain name once it's pointed to GrabbyHost, or the server hostname from your welcome email.
4. Once connected, navigate to the public_html folder on the remote (server) side.
5. Drag your files from the local side (your computer) to the remote side to upload them.

Setting File Permissions

Most files upload with the correct permissions automatically. If a script reports a permissions error, you can right-click a file or folder in File Manager and choose Permissions to adjust it — typically 644 for files and 755 for folders.

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