The cPanel File Manager automatically hides certain files and folders, called dotfiles. In same cases, access to these files is needed, such as if a change needs to be made to the .htaccess file. This guide shows you how to display or unhide those files in the File Manager.
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Accessing Hidden Files
- Log into cPanel
- Go to File Manager in cPanel
- On the top right, click on the Settings button
- Check Show Hidden Files (dotfiles) option
- Click Save to save changes