Which folder do my files go in?

FTP | Updated 2026

Upload your website files to the public_html directory. This is the document root for your primary domain. Files placed here are accessible at yourdomain.com.

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Where different files go

  • Main website: ~/public_html/
  • Addon domains: ~/public_html/addondomain/ (or wherever you specified when creating it)
  • Subdomains: ~/public_html/subdomain/ by default

For a detailed breakdown of the hosting file structure, see FTP Root Directory and Account Structure and Uploaded My Site But Cannot See It.

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Quick Recap

  1. Main site files go in public_html
  2. Addon domains have their own subdirectory
  3. Subdomains default to public_html/subdomain/
  4. Do not upload to the home directory (one level above public_html)
  5. See FTP Root Directory guide for full details

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