Adding an SSH public key to a cPanel account An SSH public key lets an authorised computer authenticate without sharing the hosting password. Keep the private half on the trusted client when…

Cloning a private Git repository through cPanel Cloning a private repository into cPanel requires the hosting account to authenticate to the repository provider. Use a dedicated deployment credential…

Connecting a computer to cPanel Web Disk A WebDAV client can connect to cPanel Web Disk so remote files appear in a desktop file-management workflow. Use the account-specific secure connection…

Correcting file permissions without using 777 File permissions determine which operating-system identities can read, write or execute a file. Correct a specific permission problem using the…

Creating a downloadable file archive without exposing secrets Compressing selected files makes a convenient transfer package, but the archive inherits the sensitivity of everything it contains. A backup saved under…

Creating a restricted cPanel Web Disk account Web Disk provides WebDAV access to server files. An additional Web Disk user can manage a limited directory without receiving the main cPanel login, and…

Creating files and folders in cPanel File Manager Create a folder to organise website assets or a file for a specific application task. An empty file or directory is only a filesystem object; it does…

Deploying a cPanel Git repository with .cpanel.yml A .cpanel.yml file defines deployment tasks for a cPanel-managed Git repository. Treat those tasks as executable release instructions: they can…

Editing a text file in cPanel File Manager File Manager can make a focused change to a website text or configuration file. Saving writes directly to the hosting account, so a small typo in PHP,…

Extracting a website archive safely in cPanel Extracting a website archive expands its files into a server directory. Preview the archive’s structure and use an empty staging folder first so nested…

Finding and editing .htaccess in cPanel The .htaccess file can control redirects, access restrictions and application rewrite rules on compatible hosting. Its leading dot makes it hidden in…

Finding hidden configuration files in cPanel File Manager Files whose names begin with a dot are hidden by some directory views. They commonly hold rewrite rules, environment settings or access configuration,…

Recovering a recently deleted file from cPanel File Manager Trash cPanel File Manager can move deleted items to Trash unless permanent deletion was selected. If the item is still there, restore it promptly before…

Resolving a cPanel Git pull blocked by local changes A Git update can stop when local modifications would be overwritten or when the hosting branch has diverged from the remote. Preserve those changes and…

Revoking an old SSH key after a developer leaves Revoke an SSH key when a developer leaves, a device is lost or the private key may be exposed. Removing its authorization prevents new key-based…

Rolling back a Git deployment while preserving uploaded data A code rollback restores a known-good release while preserving current customer data. Git can reverse tracked code changes, but it does not…

Understanding symlinks and hosting directory access A symbolic link points to another filesystem path instead of containing an independent copy of the target. Hosting security controls may limit which…

Uploading website files with cPanel File Manager File Manager is useful for a small deployment or a single file change without installing an FTP client. The correct destination matters: each domain can…

Using cPanel Terminal for a read-only first diagnosis cPanel Terminal opens a shell for the hosting account when shell access and the feature are enabled. Begin with read-only checks so you understand the…

Why can I see a file but not edit or delete it? A file can be visible but not writable because its owner, directory permissions or the hosting process identity differ from what you expect. Storage…