{"id":6915,"date":"2022-05-25T08:08:59","date_gmt":"2022-05-25T08:08:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/?post_type=ht_kb&p=6915"},"modified":"2025-07-18T09:56:43","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T09:56:43","slug":"where-do-i-upload-my-website-files","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/where-do-i-upload-my-website-files\/","title":{"rendered":"Where do I upload my website’s files?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you’re setting up your website and need to upload files, this guide will walk you through where to store them, how to access the correct directories, and the best methods for uploading files to your hosting panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beware that we do not provide SSH for security reasons. The main reason is vulnerability; if your login credentials are compromised, all your websites could be affected from the root directory of your account. Instead, we recommend using FTP, a safer alternative that restricts access to individual websites rather than your entire hosting account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the name of the main folder for my website files?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Understanding Your Main Website Folder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Every website you add to your WPX hosting account has its own dedicated folder where all its internal files are stored. This folder is called public_html<\/strong>, which serves as the root directory for your website\u2019s files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each site has its own separate public_html<\/strong> folder, keeping your file structure organized and easy to manage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can I upload files to public_html?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can upload files to your website\u2019s root directory using one of the following methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n