Using the website file manager in the panel

DreamHost offers a file manager in the panel you can use to upload and manage your website files. The panel's file manager is a faster and more simple option than a fully functioning FTP client such as Filezilla and can manage the majority of your site's needs.

This article explains how to use this file manager and its various functions.

1. Navigate to the Manage Websites page.
2. Click the Manage button to open the Domain Settings page, which allows you to adjust various settings for your site.
   • If in Grid view, click the Manage button at the bottom of the website box.
   • If in List view, click the Manage button at the far right of your domain name.
3. Under the Manage Your Site section, click the Manage button.

   Your file manager opens in a new tab. All files and directories under your username display.

Click on a directory name to enter it. To navigate out of the directory, click the up arrow icon.

Once you're logged in, click the upload icon on the bottom left and select an option from the menu.

Once you're logged in, right-click the file you wish to download and then click the download button.

This option allows you to download a file from an external location by using the file's URL.

Once logged in, click the Fetch icon in the bottom toolbar. Click the OK button to download the file.

1. Log into the file manager using the instructions above.
2. Right-click a file to open an editing options menu.
3. Select Edit. The source editor opens, where you can make adjustments to your file.
4. Click the Save button on the bottom right to save your changes.
5. Click the Close button to go back to the previous listing of files.

Once logged in, click the upload icon on the bottom left and select the Upload Zip option from the menu. Click the Upload and Unzip button when the confirmation box appears.

In the bottom toolbar, click the Create icon. From the menu, select either New File or New Folder. Enter a name for the file or folder, then click the OK button to save it.

File permissions control access to a file or folder. You can read more about permissions in the following article:

• UNIX commands — Changing permissions

Right-click the file/folder. From the menu, select CHMOD. In the pop-up, adjust the permissions as needed. You can also type in the number value for the permissions. Click the OK button to save your changes.

Right-click the file or folder and select Delete.

You can also click the item to highlight it, then click the trash can icon in the bottom toolbar.