Uploading a script (like PHP, HTML, or JavaScript) to your cPanel server is pretty simple. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you upload your code and get it running on your website:
đź’» How to Upload Script Code to cPanel Server
âś… Step 1: Login to Your cPanel
Go to https://yourdomain.com/cpanel
Enter your username and password provided by your hosting company
âś… Step 2: Open the File Manager
Inside cPanel, look for File Manager (usually under the “Files” section)
Click it to open your website’s file directory
âś… Step 3: Navigate to the Correct Folder
Most websites live inside the /public_html folder
If your domain is primary, upload to: public_html/
If it’s an addon domain or subdomain, go to the correct subfolder like: public_html/yourdomain.com/
âś… Step 4: Upload Your Script Files
Once inside the correct folder, click the "Upload" button in the top menu
Choose your script file (e.g., index.php, app.js, or a zipped project)
Wait for the upload to complete
📌 If you're uploading a ZIP file:
After uploading, right-click the ZIP file and choose "Extract"
Make sure the files are in the correct directory (not inside a nested folder)
âś… Step 5: Set the Homepage File (if needed)
Most servers default to index.php or index.html as the homepage
Rename your main file to index.php or index.html if necessary
âś… Step 6: Visit Your Website
Open your browser and visit:
https://yourdomain.com/
Your script should now be live!
đź› Bonus Tips:
For PHP scripts, make sure your hosting supports the PHP version required by the script.
For MySQL-based scripts, you’ll also need to:
Create a database in cPanel
Edit config files like config.php or .env with your DB details
Import SQL files via phpMyAdmin
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