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How to Extract Archives Using the File Manager in DirectAdmin Panel?

Extracting archives using the File Manager in DirectAdmin is a straightforward process. Here s how you can do it:

Step 1: Log in to DirectAdmin

Open your web browser and navigate to your DirectAdmin control panel login page. Enter your username and password to log in.

Step 2: Access the File Manager

Once logged in, locate and click on the File Manager icon or link. This will open the File Manager interface.

Step 3: Locate the Archive File

In the File Manager, navigate to the directory where your archive file ZIP, TAR, etc. is located. Click on the file to select it.

Step 4: Extract the Archive

Select the archive file and then right-click on it in the toolbar. From the options that appear, choose Extract, Unzip, or a similar option that facilitates the extraction or unzipping of files.

Step 5: Choose Extraction Location

After selecting the extraction option, you may be prompted to choose a location to extract the files to. Select the desired directory or folder and confirm.

Step 6: Wait for Extraction to Complete

The File Manager will begin extracting the contents of the archive to the specified location. Depending on the size of the archive and the server processing speed, this process may take a few moments.

Step 7: Verify Extraction

Once the extraction process is complete, navigate to the directory where you extracted the files to verify that they have been successfully extracted.

That s it! You have successfully extracted an archive using the File Manager in DirectAdmin.