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File Management: How to Rename Files and Folders Using File Manager

  1. Log into your Control Panel.
  2. Go to File Manager.
  3. Locate the file or directory you want to rename.
  4. Double-click on the file or directory.
  5. Type in a new name.
  6. Click Save.

Important: You cannot rename a file to match another file within the same directory. Likewise, you cannot rename a directory to match another directory within the same location.

Can I Use Special Characters In Folder or File Names

Both your website and File Manager will work best if you limit your characters to the following types:

Allowed Character TypeFolder Name ExampleFile Name Example
Lettersmywebsiteindex.html
Numbersmy1stwebsitepage1.html
Hyphensmy-websitepage-1.html
Underscoresmy_websitepage_1.html