Find your website file path

Definitions A website file path is the main folder where you store your website’s files, making them accessible on the internet. This is often called the docroot or public_html folder. Before you start ✅ You will require a file path to find your website files when using SFTP or FTP to connect your hosting account […]

Change folder or file names in your file manager

Definitions Changing folder and file names means modifying the names of your folders or files using the file manager on your hosting control panel. Before you start ✅ You can rename your hosted folders or files from your file manager. ❌ Do not rename core app files or folders, such as those for WordPress. ❌ […]

Change your file or folder permissions (CHMOD)

Definitions CHMOD (Change Mode) is a command used to change the permissions of your files and folders, controlling who can read, write, or execute them. Before you start ✅ CHMOD settings come pre-configured on your hosting service. ⚠️ CHMOD settings for files and folders should only be modified as per specific technical requirements set by your […]

Manage storage usage on your hosting service

Definitions Storage usage: The amount of space your website files and data take up on your hosting account. This can be referred to as ‘disk usage’ as well. Storage capacity: The total amount of space available for your website files and data on your hosting account. This can be referred to as ‘total disk capacity’ […]

Use FTP (File Transfer Protocol) to manage your files

Definitions FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a secure method for managing and transfering files between your computer and hosting account. Before you start ✅ For external users, create FTP user accounts to manage files. If you’re the main owner of your hosting account, use SFTP or your file manager instead. ⚠️ You require an FTP […]

Manage your inode usage

Definitions An inode represents each file and directory in your web hosting account, including images, content, emails, and their folders, with each counted as one inode. Before you start ✅ By managing your inode usage, you can improve the performance of your hosted websites and apps. ℹ️ It’s easy to monitor and optimize your inode […]

Create links for files in your public_html folder

Definitions Your public_html folder is where your hosted website files are stored for internet access. You can create links for files in your website’s public_html folder. Before you start ✅ Creating links for files in your public_html is useful for embedding images or graphics into your website content, making them accessible for your website visitors. […]