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How To Use Hostinger File Manager For WordPress Editing

Introduction

Managing website files efficiently is a fundamental skill for anyone working with WordPress or custom PHP projects. Hostinger’s built-in File Manager provides a convenient way to create, edit, rename, and delete files directly from the hosting control panel—without the need for FTP software or additional tools. Whether you’re adding a new PHP file for testing, updating existing code, or cleaning up unused files, understanding how to use the File Manager helps you maintain better control over your website’s structure and functionality. In this guide, you’ll learn how to navigate the Hostinger dashboard, access the public_html directory, create a new PHP file, modify its contents, rename it, and safely delete it when no longer needed. These steps are essential for developers, administrators, and beginners looking to manage WordPress files confidently and efficiently.

1. Open Websites Section

Open Hostinger Dashboard and click on “Website”.

Open Websites Section

2. Access Dashboard

Click the Dashboard to view your website’s control panel and settings.

Access Dashboard

3. Open File Manager

Click File Manager to manage your website files directly from the Hostinger control panel.

Open File Manager

4. Open Public HTML Folder

Click the public_html folder where your website’s public files are stored.

Open Public HTML Folder

5. File Creation

Click New file to start creating a new file within the public_html directory.

File Creation

6. Name New File

Enter demo.php as the name for the new file you want to create.

Name New File

7. Confirm File Creation

Click Create to finalize the creation of the new PHP file in your directory.

Confirm File Creation

8. Writing Data/code

Write your code/data here.

Writing Data/code

9. Save file

Save your file

Save file

10. Open File Menu

Close file editor

Open File Menu

11. File Editing

Click demo.php again to open the file and prepare it for editing.

File Editing

12. Start Editing File

Click Edit to begin modifying the contents of the demo.php file.

Start Editing File

13. Edit your file

modify/update your file.

Edit your file

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14. Save File Changes

Click here to save the changes made to the demo.php file.

Save File Changes

15. close file

after saving, close your file.

close file

16. File Renaming

Click demo.php to reopen the file after saving your changes.

File Renaming

17. Rename File

Click Rename to start changing the file name from demo.php.

Rename File

18. Enter New File Name

Enter demo1.php as the new name for the PHP file.

Enter New File Name

19. Confirm Rename

Click Rename to apply the new file name and update the directory.

Confirm Rename

20. File Deletion.

delete your file.

File Deletion.

21. Delete File

Click Delete to remove the demo1.php file from your hosting directory.

Delete File

22. Confirm File Deletion

Click Delete again to confirm and permanently delete the selected file.

Confirm File Deletion

Conclusion

By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can successfully use Hostinger’s File Manager to create, edit, rename, and delete PHP files within your WordPress hosting environment. Proper file management helps maintain a clean directory structure, simplifies development tasks, and reduces the risk of errors. Regularly reviewing and managing your website files is a best practice for keeping your hosting environment organized and secure.

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