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How to Access File Manager

File Manager is the quickest and easiest way to browse through your website files. It also has an array of features that can help you manage your files, such as uploading, creating, removing, editing, copying, moving, compressing, or extracting your files. This article will guide you through how to access File Manager and make the most of its powerful tools to manage your website efficiently.

  • Access File Manager
  • Alternative Way to Access File Manager
  • Summary

This article is part of our line of File Manager tutorial series. Please see the links below if you are looking for a different explanation from the one provided by File Manager.

  • Navigating the File Manager
  • Uploading Files
  • Creating, Removing, and Editing Files
  • Copying and Moving Files
  • Compressing Files into an Archive (GZip)
  • Extracting Files from an Archive

Access File Manager​

  1. Log in to your Bluehost Account Manager.

  2. Click Hosting in the left-hand menu. Bluehost Account Manager - Hosting Tab

  3. In the hosting details page, click the FILE MANAGER button. Bluehost Account Manager - Hosting Tab Details cPanel

This will launch the File Manager interface, allowing you to conveniently browse, upload, edit, and manage your website files directly from your web browser—no additional software required.

Alternative Way to Access File Manager​

  1. Log in to your Bluehost Account Manager.

  2. In the left-hand menu, click Websites.

  3. Click the MANAGE button located next to the website you want to manage. Bluehost Account Manager - Website Manage button

  4. In the top navigation menu, click the FILES & ACCESS tab. BH Account Manager Websites Tab - Files and Access

  5. Click the MANAGE button located under the File Manager section. BH Account Manager Websites Tab - Files and Access Manage FM

This will open the File Manager interface, where you can manage your website files directly through your browser.

Summary​

File Manager is a powerful and user-friendly tool that simplifies website file management by offering essential features like uploading, editing, organizing, and compressing files—all accessible directly from your browser. Whether you're accessing it through the Hosting tab or the Websites tab, the File Manager provides a seamless way to maintain your website without the need for additional software. For more detailed guidance, explore the other tutorials in this series to make the most of what File Manager has to offer.