How to Create or Delete a Directory Using the FileZilla FTP Client?


You can create or remove directory on your website using the FileZilla FTP Client.


1. Open the FileZilla FTP Client.

2. Enter your FTP Host, Username and Password. You can use your cPanel username and password as your FTP User and Password and then click on the "Quick Connect" button.
In the Host field, you can use your domain name like ftp.example.com or example.com
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3. Now, should you wish to create a directory inside the public_html folder, open it by clicking twice on the "public_html" directory or any directory where you wish to create your folder/directory.
Double Click on the "public_html"

4. Right Click on empty space under the "filename" box, which is located below "Remote site" and then click on the "Create Directory" option.
Create Directory within FileZilla

5. Enter Directory name, such as "images", or any other directory name you wish to create.
Name the Directory

6. Your newly created directory will appear. Double-click on it to enter your newly created directory.

How to Delete or Remove a directory?

1. Right click on any directory you wish to delete.

2. Click the "Delete" option and then on "Yes" to confirm .
Delete directory in FileZilla

The directory will be removed. You can use this method to remove any directory or files.


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