Plesk File Manager makes it easy to copy or move files and folders between directories without needing FTP or SSH access. Here’s how to do it.

## How to copy files to another directory

1. Log in to **Plesk**.
2. Go to **Websites & Domains** and click **File Manager** for your domain.
3. Navigate to the folder containing the files you want to copy.
4. Tick the checkboxes next to the files and/or folders.
5. Click the **Copy** button in the toolbar.
6. In the dialog that appears, browse to or type the destination directory path.
7. If you want to overwrite files with the same names, tick **Replace existing files**.
8. Click **OK**.

The original files remain in place, and copies are created in the destination folder.

## How to move files to another directory

1. In **File Manager**, navigate to the folder containing the files.
2. Tick the checkboxes next to the files and/or folders you want to move.
3. Click the **Move** button in the toolbar.
4. Browse to or type the destination directory path.
5. If you want to overwrite files with the same names, tick **Replace existing files**.
6. Click **OK**.

The files are removed from the original location and placed in the destination folder.

## The difference between Copy and Move

- **Copy** — creates a duplicate. The original file stays where it is.
- **Move** — relocates the file. The original is removed from the source directory.

## Important notes

- You can select multiple files and folders at once before clicking Copy or Move.
- The destination path is relative to your hosting root. For example, to move a file into your website’s root, the path would typically be `/httpdocs/`.
- Moving core website files (like `.htaccess` or `web.config`) can break your site. Be careful what you move.
- If you don’t see the Copy or Move buttons, make sure at least one file is selected (checkbox ticked).

## Troubleshooting

- **Files aren’t appearing in the destination:** Refresh File Manager and double-check the destination path. A typo in the path means the files may end up in an unexpected location.
- **“Permission denied” error:** You may be trying to copy/move files outside your allowed directory. Contact your hosting provider if you need access to other areas.
- **Only one file moved when multiple were selected:** This is a known issue in older Plesk versions. Update to the latest version, or move files one at a time as a workaround.