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# Getting started with the Plesk File Manager

> Get tips on using the Plesk File Manager, with instructions on getting started, browsing the file system, setting up new folders, and managing and deleting files.

This article is an introduction to the Plesk File Manager, and describes how to complete basic file management tasks.

## Starting File Manager and browsing the filesystem

The Plesk File Manager makes it easy to browse your web site's directories and files.

To start File Manager and navigate through the directory hierarchy on your account, follow these steps:

1. Log in to Plesk.
   <Note>
     If you do not know how to log in to your Plesk account, please see [this article](/websites-hosting/plesk/logging-in-and-out-of-plesk).
   </Note>
2. In the left sidebar, click **Files**.
3. On the **File Manager** page, browse the directory hierarchy:
   * To view a directory or file, click the directory or file name.
   * To move up a level in the directory hierarchy, click the green up arrow (<img src="https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb-plesk-file-manager-uplevel-icon.png" />) icon.
   * To expand a directory in the tree view, click the plus sign (**+**) icon.
   * To collapse a directory in the tree view, click the minus sign (**-**) icon.

## Creating new folders and files

It is easy to create a new folder or file in File Manager.

To create a new folder, follow these steps:

1. Log in to Plesk.
   <Note>
     If you do not know how to log in to your Plesk account, please see [this article](/websites-hosting/plesk/logging-in-and-out-of-plesk).
   </Note>
2. In the left sidebar, click **Files**.
3. On the **File Manager** page, click the plus sign (**+**) icon, and then click **Create Directory**.
4. In the **Directory name** text box, type the name of the new directory (folder).
5. Click **OK**.

To create a new file, follow these steps:

1. Log in to Plesk.
   <Note>
     If you do not know how to log in to your Plesk account, please see [this article](/websites-hosting/plesk/logging-in-and-out-of-plesk).
   </Note>
2. In the left sidebar, click **Files**.
3. On the **File Manager** page, click the plus sign (**+**) icon, and then click **Create File**.
4. In the **File name** text box, type the name of the new file.
   <Tip>
     Select the **Use the HTML template** check box to create the file with default HTML markup.
   </Tip>
5. Click **OK**.

## Copying, moving, renaming, and deleting files

To copy, move, rename, or delete files, follow these steps:

1. Log in to Plesk.
   <Note>
     If you do not know how to log in to your Plesk account, please see [this article](/websites-hosting/plesk/logging-in-and-out-of-plesk).
   </Note>
2. In the left sidebar, click **Files**.
3. On the File Manager page, select the check box for the file (or files), and then do the file operation that you want:
   * To copy a file, click **Copy**, select the destination directory, and then click **OK**.
     <Tip>
       Select the **Replace existing files** check box to overwrite files with the same name in the destination directory.
     </Tip>
   * To move a file, click **Move**, select the destination directory, and then click **OK**.
     <Tip>
       Select the **Replace existing files** check box to overwrite files with the same name in the destination directory.
     </Tip>
   * To rename a file, click the three-bar (<img src="https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb-plesk-file-manager-dropdown-icon.png" />) icon, click **Rename**, type the new filename in the **New name** text box, and then click **OK**.
   * To delete a file, click **Remove**, and then click **Yes** to confirm.