Move Files in File Manager

This guide shows how to move files between directories using cPanel File Manager. This process could be used to move website files to a newly created addon/subdomain Document Root.

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Move Files

1. Log into cPanel
2. Add the domain to cPanel as an addon domain or subdomain if it is not added
   TIP: For a domain that already exists on the server locate the Document Root.
3. Access File Manager and browse to the location where the needed files are located.
4. Using the mouse, select the files needed moved
   TIP: To select more than one file hold the CTRL button on the keyboard while selecting files with the mouse.
   TIP: To select a range of files hold the SHIFT button on the keyboard and select the first and last file with the mouse. All files between should be highlighted as well.
   
5. Move files by right-clicking on the highlighted files, choosing Move, and entering the new location in the following popup
   
   
   1. Alternatively, the files can be dragged and dropped to move files from the right side of the File Manager window to the folder list on the left