The File Manager will open, typically showing your home directory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTip:<\/strong> To view hidden files (e.g., .htaccess<\/code>), check the File Manager settings or ensure your hosting provider has enabled this option.<\/p>\n<\/span>Step 3: Set Up and Navigate to the Appropriate Directory<\/span><\/h2>\n\n- For Main Domain:<\/strong>\n
\n- Navigate to the
public_html<\/code> folder in File Manager, typically found under \/domains\/yourdomain.com\/public_html<\/code>.<\/li>\n- Double-click to open it. This is where your main website files will reside (e.g.,
https:\/\/yourdomain.com<\/code>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n- For Subdomain:<\/strong>\n
\n- First, ensure the subdomain is created:\n
\n- In the DirectAdmin dashboard, go to “Account Manager” and click “Subdomain Management.”<\/li>\n
- Enter the subdomain name (e.g.,
sub<\/code> for sub.yourdomain.com<\/code>).<\/li>\n- The document root will typically be set to
\/domains\/yourdomain.com\/public_html\/subdomain_folder<\/code> or a similar path. Confirm or adjust as needed.<\/li>\n- Click “Create” to set up the subdomain and its folder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- In File Manager, navigate to the subdomain\u2019s folder (e.g.,
\/domains\/yourdomain.com\/public_html\/subdomain_folder<\/code>).<\/li>\n- Double-click to open it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- For Subdirectory:<\/strong>\n
\n- Decide the subdirectory path (e.g.,
public_html\/blog<\/code> for yourdomain.com\/blog<\/code>).<\/li>\n- In File Manager, navigate to
public_html<\/code> (or the parent directory).<\/li>\n- Click the “+ Folder” or “New” button in the top menu, enter the folder name (e.g.,
blog<\/code>), and create it.<\/li>\n- Double-click the new folder to open it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Note:<\/strong> Subdomains may require DNS propagation (up to 24 hours), but files can be uploaded immediately. Subdirectories are accessible instantly upon creation.<\/p>\n<\/span>Step 4: Upload Your Website Files<\/span><\/h2>\n\n- In File Manager, navigate to the desired directory (
public_html<\/code> for main domain, subdomain folder, or subdirectory).<\/li>\n- Click the “Upload” or “Upload Files” button, typically located at the bottom or top of the File Manager interface.<\/li>\n
- In the upload interface, drag and drop your files from your local computer, or click to browse and select files.<\/li>\n
- If uploading a ZIP file:\n
\n- Upload the ZIP archive.<\/li>\n
- Return to the directory, right-click the ZIP file, and select “Extract” (or use the “Extract” option in the top menu).<\/li>\n
- Confirm the extraction path (usually the current directory) and extract the files.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Click “Upload” to start the process. Wait for the upload to complete, indicated by a progress bar or confirmation message.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Tip:<\/strong> Ensure the index.html<\/code> file is in the root of the target directory (e.g., public_html<\/code> for main domain, public_html\/subdomain_folder<\/code> for subdomain, or public_html\/blog<\/code> for subdirectory). You can upload multiple files simultaneously.<\/p>\n<\/span>Step 5: Configure Domain\/Subdomain Settings (If Needed)<\/span><\/h2>\n\n- For Subdomains:<\/strong>\n
\n- Verify the subdomain setup in DirectAdmin\u2019s “Subdomain Management” section.<\/li>\n
- Ensure the document root matches the folder where you uploaded files (e.g.,
\/domains\/yourdomain.com\/public_html\/subdomain_folder<\/code>).<\/li>\n- Save any changes if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- For Subdirectories:<\/strong>\n
\n- No additional configuration is typically required unless using custom URL rewriting (e.g., via
.htaccess<\/code>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n- These steps ensure your website points to the correct directory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Step 6: Verify and Test Your Website<\/span><\/h2>\n\n- Open a new browser tab and visit the appropriate URL:\n
\n- Main domain:
https:\/\/yourdomain.com<\/code><\/li>\n- Subdomain:
https:\/\/sub.yourdomain.com<\/code><\/li>\n- Subdirectory:
https:\/\/yourdomain.com\/subdirectory<\/code> (e.g., yourdomain.com\/blog<\/code>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n- Your static website should load. If it doesn\u2019t, troubleshoot:\n
\n- Verify file permissions (644 for files, 755 for directories\u2014right-click in File Manager and select “Change Permissions”).<\/li>\n
- Ensure
index.html<\/code> is present and correctly named (case-sensitive).<\/li>\n- Clear browser cache or use incognito mode.<\/li>\n
- For subdomains, wait for DNS propagation if recently created.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Check server error logs in DirectAdmin (under “Site Summary \/ Statistics \/ Logs”) for debugging if issues persist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Additional Tips<\/span><\/h2>\n\n- Security:<\/strong> Remove sensitive files (e.g., ZIP archives) from public directories after extraction. Use DirectAdmin\u2019s “Protected Directories” for restricted access.<\/li>\n
- Updates:<\/strong> To update files, re-upload only the changed files to the same directory.<\/li>\n
- File Organization:<\/strong> Maintain a clear folder structure to avoid conflicts (e.g., separate subdomains and subdirectories).<\/li>\n
- Alternatives:<\/strong> For frequent or large uploads, consider FTP for faster transfers.<\/li>\n
- Contact your hosting provider for account-specific support if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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