{"id":4754,"date":"2018-11-06T18:28:38","date_gmt":"2018-11-06T18:28:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/2018\/11\/06\/copy-file\/"},"modified":"2024-04-17T16:35:20","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T20:35:20","slug":"copy-file","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/cpanel\/copy-file\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Copy a File in File Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this tutorial, we will show you how to copy a file<\/strong> in the cPanel File Manger<\/a>. When you are building a website, there may be times when you need a duplicate copy of a file or folder. The File Manager in cPanel includes a tool to help you easily copy files or folders to another location on your server.<\/p>\n

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Copying a File<\/h2>\n
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  1. Log into cPanel<\/a>.\n
    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n
  2. \"\"<\/a>\n
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    Click File Manager<\/b> in the Files<\/em> section of cPanel.<\/p>\n

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  3. \"\"<\/a>\n
    <\/div>\n

    In the File Manager<\/em> select the file you want to make a copy of.<\/p>\n

    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n
  4. \"\"<\/a>\n
    <\/div>\n

    Click the Copy<\/b> button.<\/p>\n

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  5. \"\"<\/a>\n
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    A box will pop up, enter the location you want to copy the file to then click the Copy File(s)<\/b> button.<\/p>\n

    <\/div>\n

    \"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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    A copy of your file or folder will then be made in your selected location. You can confirm it is a new copy by checking the Last Modified<\/em> date.<\/p>\n

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    Congratulations, now you know how to copy a file in your cPanel\u2019s File Manager!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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