Allow Editing of Hidden/System Files

Some files you want to edit may be hidden by default. A common file like this is the .htaccess file. You can choose to show these files in both cPanel and FileZilla by performing the following steps:

 

How do I Show Hidden Files in FileZilla?

 

1. Click Server at the top
2. Click Force show hidden files from the dropdown

 

How do I Show Hidden Files in cPanel?

 

1. Go to File Manager

 

 

2. Click Settings (In paper lantern theme, this is a button at the top right)

 

 

3. Click the box for Show Hidden Files (dotfiles)
4. Click Save