Introduction :

Uploading files to your Hostinger web hosting account doesn’t have to be complicated—even if you’ve never coded before. In this zero‑tech, step‑by‑step guide, you’ll learn exactly how to upload files in Hostinger hPanel—including HTML, CSS, images, PDFs, and even zipped files.

We’ll cover:

  1. Navigating Hostinger’s File Manager.

  2. Uploading assets to your public_html folder.

  3. Using FTP/SFTP for advanced uploads.

  4. Extracting zipped archives in hPanel.

  5. Upload limits, troubleshooting, and best practices.

By the end, you’ll have a fully uploaded, working website. And if you’d rather skip the hassle, our expert team at DroidDev Solutions can get your site live fast—just grab one of our affordable plans!

1. What Is Hostinger hPanel?

Hostinger’s hPanel is a powerful, sleek, and user-friendly control panel that powers your website hosting experience. It’s designed for beginners and pros alike, offering an intuitive interface to manage domains, emails, SSL certificates, and, of course, files.

With hPanel you can:

  • Upload site assets (HTML, images, PDFs)

  • Manage folders and permissions

  • Extract and compress archives

  • Set up FTP and SFTP access

Why is this important? Because nearly every time you build or update a website, you’ll need to upload and manage files. Whether you’re launching a blog, an e-commerce site, or a portfolio, understanding file management is essential for web success.

Hostinger’s hPanel streamlines this process—there’s no command line, no complex setup—just point-and-click functionality that guides you through uploads, folder creation, zip extraction, and more.

2. Log in & Access File Manager

  1. Log into Hostinger hPanel
    Visit Hostinger, click “Login,” and enter your email and password. If you have multiple hosting plans, select the one linked to your domain or subdomain.

  2. Navigate to the Dashboard
    In the hPanel sidebar, you’ll see options like “Hosting,” “Domains,” “Emails,” etc.

  3. Open File Manager
    Under the “Files” section, click File Manager. This opens a window showing all root-level files and folders for your account.

  4. Locate public_html
    This is the primary web root. Any files here will be publicly accessible via your website’s URL. For example, public_html/index.html becomes accessible through yourdomain.com/index.html.

  5. Understand File Manager Layout

    • Toolbar: contains icons for upload, folder creation, SQL import, zip tools, and more.

    • Folder tree: quick access to directories like public_html, mail, logs.

    • File pane: shows current directory’s content—files, folders, sizes, last modified date.

Why this matters: Clear navigation ensures you upload to the correct location—preventing errors like missing files or broken sites.

3. Upload Files via File Manager

Uploading via hPanel is fast and easy. Here’s a breakdown of each step with best practices for beginners.

  1. Select Destination Folder
    Make sure you’re inside public_html (or a subfolder if you prefer).

  2. Click “Upload Files” icon
    Located in the top toolbar—click it to open a pop-up window.

  3. Choose files

    • Click Select Files, or drag and drop directly into the window.

    • You can upload single or multiple files (e.g. index.html, style.css, script.js).

  4. Monitor upload progress
    You’ll see a progress bar. Wait until it reaches 100%.

  5. Confirm files are uploaded
    Check the File Manager list—uploaded files should appear immediately. If you don’t see them, click “Reload” or press F5.

  6. Verify on browser
    Open your website URL (e.g. yourdomain.com/index.html) to ensure the file loads correctly.

Best Practices:

Use folders: For organization, create folders like css/, js/, images/.

Naming conventions: Stick to lowercase letters, no spaces—e.g. header.jpg, not Header Image.JPG

4. Manage Folders

A clean folder structure boosts site performance and maintainability.

  1. Create New Folder

    • While in public_html, click “New Folder” in the toolbar, name it (e.g. images).

  2. Rename Files or Folders

    • Right-click > Rename. Useful for consistent naming or re-organizing.

  3. Delete Unused Files

    • Select item > click “Delete.”

    • Caution: avoid deleting index.html unless replacing it intentionally.

  4. Move Files

    • Select > click “Move” > choose a new destination folder.

  5. Change Permissions (CHMOD)

    • Select file/folder > click “Permissions.”

    • Default for files = 644; folders = 755. Adjust only if necessary.

Why it matters: Proper structure improves SEO, load speed, and makes future edits easier.

5. Extract ZIP Files

Uploading a ZIP file can be faster than transferring dozens of individual files.

  1. Upload .zip to File Manager like any file.

  2. Extract Archive

    • Right-click the ZIP file > click “Extract.”

    • Choose extraction destination (default = same folder).

    • Click Extract, wait for confirmation.

  3. Review Extracted Files

    • Files appear in folder; delete original ZIP to save space.

Use Cases:

  • Uploading themes or templates

  • Bulk website migration

  • Client assets (images, PDFs, etc.)

Pro Tip: Keep your ZIP file names clean (no spaces), e.g. site_backup_2025_06.zip.

6. Advanced Upload – Using FTP/SFTP

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) or SFTP (Secure FTP) is powerful for large sites or frequent updates.

  1. Open FTP Accounts in hPanel

    • Go to Hosting → Manage → FTP Accounts.

    • Click Add FTP Account, set username + password.

    • Host: your domain (e.g. ftp.yourdomain.com) or Hostinger server host; PortSFTP = 22.

  2. Install FileZilla (Free Software)

    • Download from [FileZilla website].

    • Versatile, secure, cross-platform.

  3. Configure Connection

    • Host: yourdomain.com (or provided server IP).

    • Username: full FTP user from hPanel.

    • Password: the one you created.

    • Port: 22 (SFTP) or 21 (FTP — less secure).

  4. Connect

    • Go > Quickconnect.

    • Remote site should show public_html.

  5. Drag & Drop Files

    • Left pane = local files, right pane = server.

    • Drag your project folder (CSS, JS, images) to remote root.

  6. Monitor Transfer

    • Bottom panel shows queue and progress.

    • Open your browser to confirm website is live.

Benefits of FTP/SFTP:

  • Easier folder structure uploads

  • Resume broken uploads

  • Bulk updates

  • More robust, file-level control

7. Upload Limits & Troubleshooting

Under hPanel, there are certain limits and common issues to watch for:

  1. File Size Limit
    Default max upload in File Manager is ~50 MB. Large files need FTP.

  2. Time Out Issues
    Very large uploads in browser may fail. Use FTP/SFTP for reliability.

  3. MIME Type Blocked
    Some servers block .exe, .php, .phpx. Use ZIP or request from Hostinger support.

  4. Permission Denied Errors
    Fix via “Change Permissions” to 644 or 755.

  5. Browser Upload Errors
    Try different browser or clear cache.

  6. Missing File Displays
    Ensure index.html exists; check URL paths (e.g. /images/logo.png).

  7. Force HTTPS
    Enable SSL in hPanel → Redirect HTTP to HTTPS to avoid security warnings.

8. Using Hostinger Website Builder

If you're using Hostinger’s drag-and-drop Website Builder, you still might need to manually upload:

  • Images: in Media Gallery

  • PDFs: under File Manager inside Builder

  • Favicon: via Builder settings

Steps for file upload in builder:

  1. Open builder for your site.

  2. Navigate to “Media” or “Files.”

  3. Drag-and-drop files or click “Upload.”

  4. Add to page via image/PDF widget.

While less flexible than hPanel, it’s ideal for visual site editing without coding.

9. Pro Tips & Best Practices

  • Backup before upload: Use ZIP downloads before overwriting.

  • Organize folders by type: hp/, css/, img/, pdf/.

  • Compress images: Use TinyPNG or similar tools.

  • Consistent naming: mypic-hero.jpg, small caps, use hyphens.

  • Enable hotlink protection: via hPanel Security > Hotlink Protection.

  • Use caching and CDN: speed up delivery—especially surfaces in advanced hosting plans.

10. Conclusion

That concludes our comprehensive guide on how to upload files in Hostinger hPanel. You now know:

  • hPanel interface and how to access File Manager

  • How to upload, rename, move, extract, delete files

  • Advanced bulk uploads via FTP/SFTP

  • Troubleshooting and best practices to avoid common errors

Ready to get started?

Log into Hostinger → open File Manager

Use organized folder structure → upload with confidence

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