Show Hidden Files in cPanel

Show Hidden files in cPanel File Manager

hidden file is primarily used to help prevent important data from being accidentally deleted. These files should not be used to hide confidential information as any user may view them. To view the hidden files in cPanel, follow the below steps

Step 1: Login to cPanel

Step 2: Go to Files Section and Select the File Manager

Step 3: In File Manager, Click the Settings at the top of the page

Step 4: A command box with the list of preference options will be displayed

Step 5: Select the option Show Hidden Files and click Save

Step 6: Now, all the files and folders can be viewed in the file manager

Step 1 Login to cPanel
Step 2 Go to Files Section and Select the File Manager.
select file manager in cPanel

Select File Manager

Step 3 File Manager displays the list of files and folder available in the home directory and Go to Setting on Top of the page.
view list of files and go to settings

Go to settings at the top of the page

Step 4 Displays the preferences options.
Display the preference option

View the preference option

Step 5 Click the Checkbox, Show Hidden Files (dotfiles) and Click Save button.
click the show hidden files checkbox

Click the checkbox show hidden files and save

Step 6 File Manager displays the hidden files and folders also.
view the hidden files in file manager

View the hidden files

Step 7 Done!