Compressing Files/Directories in File Manager

This guide covers file and directory compression in cPanel File Manager using Zip, Tar, Gzipped Tar, and Bzip2ed.

Each method serves unique purposes: Zip for standard compression, Tar for bundling, Gzipped Tar for compression and bundling, and Bzip2ed for maximum compression, ideal if saving space is critical.

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Compressing Files/Directories in File Manager

1. Log into cPanel
2. Navigate to the Files section
3. Click File Manager
4. Locate the file or directory to compress
5. Right-click on the file or the directory to bring up the options menu or select Compress in the top menu bar
   TIP: Compress can also be selected from the top menu bar in the File Manager.
   
   
   
    
6. Select compress to bring up the compression options
   NOTE: If needed, modify the file path where the compressed file/directory will be stored.
   
    
7. Choose the desired compression method and click Compress Files
   NOTE: A progress bar will start, and the time it takes to compress the file/directory is based on total size and server resources. 
8. A Compression Results prompt will appear with the result of the operation upon completion
   
9. If needed, confirm the compressed file/directory can be found at the path specified in Step 6