How to Upload Files Using the Plesk File Manager

The Plesk File Manager lets you upload website files directly from your browser without needing FTP software. This is useful for uploading a few files quickly, or for uploading a compressed archive to extract on the server.

Uploading a Single File

1. Log in to Plesk.
2. Go to Websites & Domains.
3. Click the domain name.
4. Click Files.
5. Navigate to the directory where you want to upload (usually httpdocs for the main website).
6. Click Upload.
7. Click Upload File and select the file from your computer.
8. The file will be uploaded to the current directory.

Uploading Multiple Files or a Directory

1. Click Upload.
2. Click Upload Directory or drag and drop files into the dashed-line box.
3. Wait for the upload to complete.

Importing a File from a URL

1. Click Upload → Import file via URL.
2. Enter the URL of the file (e.g., https://example.com/file.zip).
3. Click Import.
4. Plesk will download the file directly to the server.

Extracting an Uploaded Archive

1. Select the uploaded archive file (ZIP, RAR, TAR, TGZ, or TAR.GZ) by clicking its checkbox.
2. Click Extract Files.
3. If files with the same names already exist, check Replace existing files to overwrite them.
4. Click OK.

Important Notes

• The upload limit depends on your hosting plan and server configuration. If you get an upload error for large files, try using FTP instead.
• Website files should be placed in the httpdocs directory to be web-accessible.
• The httpdocs folder is the equivalent of public_html in cPanel.

Troubleshooting

Upload fails:

• Check your available disk space in Statistics.
• Ensure the file size does not exceed the upload limit.
• Try a different browser or clear your browser cache.

Extracted files are not visible:

• Refresh the File Manager page.
• Check that the archive contained files at the root level (not nested in a subdirectory).