How to Change the Default Opening Directory in File Manager (cPanel)

Step 1: Log in to cPanel

1. Go to your cPanel login page (usually: yourdomain.com/cpanel), Enter your username and password.
   
   

Step 2: Open File Manager

1. From the cPanel dashboard, scroll to the Files section.
   
   
2. Click File Manager.
   
   

Step 3: Open Settings (Preferences)

1. Inside File Manager, look at the top right corner, Click Settings.
   
   
2. A Preferences window will appear.
   
   

Step 4: Choose the Default Opening Directory

You will see several options for where File Manager should open:

---> Web Root (public_html or www)

• Opens directly in your main website folder, Recommended for most users managing website files.

---> Home Directory

• Opens in your account’s main directory, Useful if you manage multiple folders or system files.

---> Document Root for a specific domain

• Opens the folder of a selected domain or subdomain, Select the option that best fits your workflow.
  
  

Step 5: Save Changes

1. After selecting your preferred directory, click Save.