This guide will explain how to show hidden dot files in cPanels File Manager. On webservers some files are ‘hidden’ by placing a dot at the start of the file, by default File Manager doesn’t show these files and they have to be enabled
TL;DR Hidden Files can be shown in cPanels File Manager via cPanel > File Manager > Setting > Show Hidden Files > Save
Requirements
To complete this will require having a cPanel account
How to show hidden dot files in cPanel's File Manager
Step-by-Step Guide
1/ Search for File Manager
In cPanel search for ‘File Manager’ in the top right search bar and click on File Manager from the search results
2/ Click on Settings
In the top right of the File Manager interface click on the Settings option
3/ Show Hidden Dot Files
Click on the option to enable ‘Show Hidden Files’ and click Save
4/ Dot Files Now Visible
The .htaccess file will now be visible in the document root of the site
Video Tutorial
Summary
Hidden files will now be visible in cPanel’s File Manager, in this guide it shows how to see the .htaccess file for a site
