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How to Show Hidden Files (.htaccess) in cPanel File Manager

This article explains how you can make hidden files visible on cPanel

Updated over a year ago

If you don’t find your .htaccess file inside your File Manager, it might be hidden in your public_html by default. In order to see the hidden files in your cPanel File Manager follow these steps:

1. Click on the top-right Settings button:

2. Checkmark the option Show Hidden Files (dotfiles) and save:

Now you will be able to see all hidden files, including .htaccess, in your public_html folder:

If you still don’t see the .htaccess file in your public_html folder, the file might not exist. You can easily create one with the same name by following this article 😊

NOTE

  • Many PHP scripts, for example, WordPress, need the .htaccess files to function properly. Don’t delete these files, and edit them with care.

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