FTP & File Management3 min read•Updated September 2026

Managing Your Website Files and Folders in FileZilla

FileZilla displays your local computer on the left pane and your HubforHost server on the right pane. Primary website files must always reside inside the public_html directory.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Locate public_html

In the right pane (Remote site), double click public_html. This is your primary website root.

2

Creating Folders and Files

Right-click anywhere in the empty space of the remote directory and choose 'Create directory' or 'Create new file'.

3

Setting File Permissions (CHMOD)

Right-click a file or folder and select 'File permissions...'. Standard secure hosting permissions are 755 for folders and 644 for files.

💡 Pro Tip: Never set file permissions to 777 on HubforHost. Our LiteSpeed suEXEC architecture blocks insecure 777 permissions to prevent unauthorized execution.

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