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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