How can I create an Archive in File Manager?

In this guide, you’ll learn how to create an archive (compressed file) using the WPX File Manager. This is useful for downloading, backing up, or transferring files efficiently.

Step 1. Log in to your WPX account

Begin by logging into your WPX account. You can do this by visiting the WPX login page.​

Step 2. Go to Control Panel

Once logged in:

1. Locate your hosting plan in the WPX client area.
2. Click the Control Panel button next to the plan you wish to manage.

If you have more than five hosting plans of the same type (WordPress or WooCommerce), not all may appear on the homepage. Use the WordPress Hosting or WooCommerce Hosting tab in the left-hand menu to find your service.

Step 4. Understand File Manager Structure

Before proceeding, it’s helpful to know how your websites are organized:

• The main website files are stored in the public_html directory.
• Other websites are located in the /domains folder. Each sub-site has its own public_html directory.

Step 5. Create an archive (compressed file)

1. Navigate to the directory that contains the file(s) you want to archive.
   In our example, that’s: domains/wpxfilemanager.com/public_html.

1. Select the file(s) you want to compress.
2. Click on Tools.
3. Then select Compress selected from the top menu.

In the popup window:

• Enter a name for your archive (1).
• Choose the archive type — either ZIP or TAR.GZ (2).
• Click Compress (3).

You’ll see a confirmation message in the bottom-right corner once the archive is successfully created. The new archive will now appear in your file list.

You cannot upload folders directly. If you need to upload a folder, compress it into an archive first. The maximum file upload size is 1GB.

That’s it! You’ve successfully created an archive using File Manager.

Stuck at any point? Don’t worry, just click the live chat widget in the bottom-right, and one of our support agents will assist you in under 30 seconds.