# How to Edit a File in the cPanel File Manager

You can use cPanel's inbuilt file manager to edit files on your website.

**1.** Log in to your cPanel account.\
**2.** In the **Files** section, click on **File Manager**.

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**3.** Navigate to the directory where your file is located.\
**4.** Right-click on the file. Then click on **Edit** or **HTML Edit** in the Context Menu.

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**5.** In the **HTML Editor** window, click on **Edit**.

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**6.** Make changes to the file and then click on **Save Changes**.

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Your file has been successfully edited.