Overview
The Change Name feature allows you to change the name of a file or folder without downloading it or creating a copy.
This can be helpful when you:
Organize files and folders
Correct typos in the file name
Change names of websites or documents
Update the folder structure on the website
When you have finished this guide, you will know how to rename files and folders in File Manager.
Important information
⚠️ Be careful when you rename files used by the website.
If you change the name of a file that is referenced by web pages, scripts, or images, it may lead to broken links or error messages.
Prerequisites
Before you start, make sure you:
Have access to cPanel
Are logged into cPanel
Know which file or folder you want to name
Step 1: Log in to cPanel
If your hosting service supports cPanel, you can log in directly from the dashboard in the client area.
This is how you do it:
Find your hosting service under the list of active products/services
Click on the button "Log in to cPanel"
You are now automatically logged into cPanel without having to enter your username or password again
Step 2: Open File Processing
Go to Files section and click on File Manager
Step 3: Find the file or folder
Navigate to the location where the file or folder is located.
(In this case, we give a new name to the folder "folder_example")
Step 4: Rename
Select on the file or folder
Click on Rename in the toolbar
3. Enter the new name
4. Click on Rename file
💡 Tip: You can also click directly on the file name and type a new name.
The folder or file now gets the new name, which is reflected in the file overview:
Troubleshooting
The site does not work after the name change
Make sure that:
Links and references to the file are updated
File name does not contain invalid characters
File format (for example .php or .html) is still correct
Summary
You have now learned how to rename files and folders in cPanel.