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The file manager in DirectAdmin allows you to manage and create files and directories. Here is a step-by-step guide to interacting with the file system:

To Access the File Manager:

• Log in to your DirectAdmin account.
• Click on "File Manager" under the "System Info & Files" section.
• This will take you to the File Manager home page, where you can upload, create, remove, and edit your files.

Copying or Moving Files:

• Login to your DirectAdmin account.
• Click on the "File Manager" option under the "System Info & Files" section.
• Browse for the file or folder you want to copy or move and select it by checking the checkbox.
• In the taskbar, find the three-dot option, click it, and select the copy or move option.
• A window will open, allowing you to choose whether you want to copy or move the file.
• After the process is complete, you will be directed to the directory page where your folder or file was moved or copied.

 Compressing Files:

• Login to your DirectAdmin account.
• Click on the "File Manager" option under the "System Info & Files" section.
• This will take you to the File Manager interface. Select the file you want to compress.
• Right-click on the selected file and choose "Add to Archive."
• In the newly popped-up window, provide the required details.
• Select the path for the compressed file, enter the file name, and choose the compression type from the drop-down menu.
• Once you've filled in the information, click the "Compress" option.
• Upon completion, you will find the compressed file in the specified path.

Decompressing Files:

• Login to your DirectAdmin account.
• Click on the "File Manager" option under the "System Info & Files" section.
• In the File Manager interface, select the file and right-click on it.
• Choose the "Extract" option, select the folder to place the file, and click "Extract."
• You can now view your extracted file at the chosen location.

Changing File Directory or Permission:

• Login to your DirectAdmin account.
• Click on the "File Manager" option under the "System Info & Files" section.
• Select the directory, right-click on it, and choose "Set Permissions."
• You will be directed to a page where you can select the required permissions.
• After setting the permissions, click "Save." A confirmation message will appear upon successful completion.

Creating and Uploading Files:

Creating a File:

• To create a file in DirectAdmin, do the following:
• Login to your DirectAdmin account.
• Click on "File Manager" under the "System Info & Files" section.
• Click the "Create File or New Folder" option on the left side of the File Manager interface. Enter the file name.
• Click "Create." You have now successfully created a file in DirectAdmin.

Uploading a File:

• To upload files, follow these steps:
• Login to your DirectAdmin account.
• Click on "File Manager" under the "System Info & Files" section. Select the directory where you want to upload files.
• Click on the "Upload" option on the left side and choose the file you want to upload.
• After selecting files, click the "Upload" button.
• You will receive a confirmation message indicating that your file has been successfully uploaded.

Note: In the DirectAdmin control panel, you cannot upload folders directly. In such cases, compress the folder into a zip file and then upload it to DirectAdmin.