How it works
cPanel creates a Web Disk account tied to your main cPanel login by default. You can also create additional Web Disk accounts that map to specific subfolders, useful when you want a contractor to upload to one folder without seeing the rest of your account.Connect from your computer
In the Main Web Disk Account row, click Configure Client Access and pick your operating system. cPanel gives you platform-specific instructions and a downloadable script for some OSes. The connection uses your cPanel password. URL is typicallyhttps://yourdomain.com:2078.
Create an additional Web Disk account
Use this when you want someone to access only one specific folder.Limit the directory
Set the Directory field to the subfolder you want this account to access. They won’t be able to navigate above it.
Pick read-only or read-write
The default is read-write. Switch to read-only if the user only needs to download.
When to use Web Disk vs File Manager
| Use Web Disk when | Use File Manager when |
|---|---|
| You want files to feel native (Finder, File Explorer) | You’re making a one-off edit |
| You’re regularly moving folders in and out | You don’t have your laptop set up |
| You want to drag-and-drop large files reliably | You need the in-browser HTML or text editor |