By default, when you use the File Manager in cPanel, it doesn’t show hidden files. Hidden files are any file that begins with a dot, such as .htaccess. .htaccess is a common file to edit, so to edit the file using your File Manager, you’ll need to have the option selected to show hidden files. In this article, we will guide you how to view hidden files (htaccess) in cPanel’s File Manager.

Showing hidden files in File Manager

Step 1: Login to cPanel

Step 2: Under Files click File Manager

Step 3: Slick Settings in the upper right corner

Step 4: Select your Document Root and check the box for Show hidden files and click Save

Then hidden files will appear and you will see

Conclusion

Hopefully, this article will be useful for you. Good luck!