You may want to&nbsp;download&nbsp;a copy&nbsp;of your website files for&nbsp;backups. Learn how to download large files via your File Manager.

Here are the steps on how to download large files:

Step 1. Log in to the&nbsp;cPanel&nbsp;using this link format:&nbsp;http://yourdomain.com/cpanel/ 
Replace&nbsp;yourdomain.com&nbsp;with the&nbsp;Main Domain Name&nbsp;connected to your hosting. 
Step 2. Click&nbsp;File Manager&nbsp;under&nbsp;Files&nbsp;panel.

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Step 3. Select the&nbsp;directory&nbsp;where the file is located.

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Step 4. Select the file. If the files are under a&nbsp;folder, highlight the folder and click&nbsp;Compress&nbsp;or you can right-click and choose&nbsp;Compress.

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Step 5. Select the compression type, enter the name of the compressed archive, and click&nbsp;Compress&nbsp;File(s).

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Wait for the compression to finish. Click&nbsp;Close&nbsp;once it’s done.

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Step 6. Locate and select the compressed file and click&nbsp;Download&nbsp;button.

This file will be saved on your&nbsp;Downloads&nbsp;folder or depending on your folder of choice.

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vodien.com/contact">Singapore</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vodien.com.au/contact">Australia</a>&nbsp;Support&nbsp;Team, they’re available&nbsp;24/7.

How to Download Large Files via File Manager