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Site File Manager Operations

Published · Last updated: May 2026 · 2 min read

Who this is for

Users who need to browse, edit, upload, or delete files in their site's document root.

How to Access Site Files

The site detail page does not include a dedicated file manager tab. To manage files in your site's document root, use one of these methods:

  • SFTP — Connect to your site with FileZilla, WinSCP, Cyberduck, or any SFTP client. This is the recommended method for file management. SFTP credentials are available in the site's Overview tab. See KB-03-12: SFTP Setup and Access.
  • Server Terminal — From the server detail, open the Terminal tab to access the server over SSH. You can navigate to the site's document root (e.g., /var/www/myblog) and edit files directly. See KB-02-14: Logs and Terminal Usage.

Common File Management Tasks

Editing a config file (e.g., wp-config.php)

  1. Connect via SFTP using the credentials from the site Overview tab.
  2. Navigate to the site's document root.
  3. Download the file, edit it locally, then re-upload. Or edit directly in your SFTP client if it supports in-client editing.

Caution: Editing configuration files (like wp-config.php) incorrectly can break your site. Take a backup before editing critical files.

Uploading files

Connect via SFTP and drag files into the target directory. For large or recursive uploads, SFTP is significantly faster than alternatives.

Deleting files

File deletion via SFTP or the server Terminal is permanent. Verify you have a backup before deleting important files.

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