Overview
The copy feature allows you to create a copy of a file without affecting the original.
This can be helpful when you:
Create a backup of a file
Test changes to a copy
Move content between folders
Create multiple versions of the same file
Important information
⚠️ You can't copy a file to the same folder as the original.
Always select a different folder or give the file a new name after the copying.
Prerequisites
Before you start, make sure you:
Have access to cPanel
Are logged into cPanel
Have the file you want to copy available
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
Find the file you want to copy
(In this case, we copy the file " fil1.png ")
Step 4: Copy the file
Select the file
Click on Copy
3. Specify the new location (In this case, we put the copy in the folder folder_example with the file path "/folder_example")
4. Click on Copy File
The system creates a copy of the file at the selected location:
Troubleshooting
Copying fails
Make sure that:
The target folder exists
You have the necessary file rights
You do not attempt to copy the file to the same location
Summary
You have now learned how to copy files in cPanel.