How to edit a file using the File Manager in cPanel?

How to edit a file using the File Manager in cPanel?

The article describes the steps that you need to perform to edit a file using the File Manager when using cPanel control panel.
  1. In cPanel, find the "File Manager" under the Files section.
  2. Select "Web Root"
  3. Ensure that "Show Hidden Files (dotfiles)" is checked.
  4. Click "Go".
  5. Select the file you wish to edit.
  6. Choose "Edit", "Code Edit", or "HTML Editor" from the toolbar. Edit treats the file as plaintext, Code Edit treats it as code, and HTML Editor treats the file as an HTML document.
  7. Click "Edit" in the pop-up window.
  8. Click "Save Changes" when you are finished.
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