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# How to Create a New File using File Manager

You can always use **File Manager** to create files directly on your cPanel hosting account, rather than on your home computer.


1) Login to cPanel and click on **File Manager**

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2) Double click on the targeted path e.g. /public_html whereby we want to create the new file.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/0e35a1b5-ce97-4d12-a27e-1bbafd0ae641/8feafc05-5b35-4a56-9791-dba4fb111e63.png)


3) Click on the **+File** as shown in the image below

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4) A new pop up will appear asking for the name of the new file we wish to create. In this case, we shall create a new file called "index.php"

Press the **"Create New File"** button.

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5) The new file will appear in the chosen location. You can click on Edit button to start inserting codes into your new file.