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How to Upload Files Using File Manager
This article is part of our File Manager tutorial series. Please see the links below if you are looking for a different feature of the File Manager.
How to Upload Files
- Log in to your Bluehost Account Manager.
- Click Hosting in the left-hand menu.
The details of your hosting plan will be displayed.
- Click FILE MANAGER.
- Click Upload towards the top of the cPanel toolbar.
- Click the Select File.
- Locate the file you wish to upload.
The maximum file size allowed for upload is 500 MB. If you need to upload a larger file, multiple files, or a folder, please use FTP. To learn more about how to do this, see the Intro to FTP. You can also compress a set of files as a .zip before uploading.
If you have an existing file and you would like to overwrite it, don't forget to click the checkbox.
Summary
In summary, this article provides a straightforward guide on uploading files with File Manager, explaining how to access it, select files, and note the 500 MB upload limit. For larger files, it is suggested that FTP or compressing them be used. The guide also mentions how to overwrite files if needed.
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