How to use File Manager in Direct Admin

DirectAdmin’s file manager is not much different from other file managers. This file manager, much like others allows for the same utilities.

• Create Files
• Upload Files
• Create Folders
• Modify Permissions
• Delete Files

• To access the File Manager you would go “System Info & Files –> File Manager“.

• Once inside, you’ll see the following view – the file manager itself

Deleting Files

In order to delete a file, we’ll want to navigate to the public_html directory . You can click on public_html it to enter into that directory.

• Once inside, you’ll see a layout of all the files within this directory.
• The folder we’re going to delete is abcxyz. You’ll want to ensure it’s checked (green check) – when it does, you’ll see a black bar appear at the top with various options. We’ll use the ‘delete’ option to remove the file.

• You’ll get a confirmation request, click ‘Delete’ and the file will be removed.
• You can also click the folder for an alternative menu with various additional options

Create Folder , Create File, Upload File

You’ll see that it’s not much different from most file managers. You have the following options available on this screen

• Create Folder
• Create File
• Upload File