How to extract a zip archive via Cpanel

If you're like me, you spend a lot of time uploading files to your server. If you are installing a program that comes as a zip file, you most likely download to your desktop, extract the file contents, and then upload via FTP. This tutorial will show you a way that is much quicker and more efficient.

Step 1 - Log into Cpanel and click on "File Manager"

Once you are logged into Cpanel, click on the "file manager". The file manager location will vary depending on which theme you are using. Once in file manager, browse to the location that you want to upload your zip file. I have chosen /wp-test/ for this tutorial.

Step 2 - Browse for the file on your desktop

Step 3 - Select the uploaded file and Extract

Click on the file that you just uploaded.

Now, look for the "extract" icon and click on it. Some Cpanel themes use text links instead of icons. It should be around there somewhere.

After you have clicked on "extract" a box will pop up asking you to choose the location. The default location is the directory that you are currently in. You can change this if you wish.

Once you have clicked on "extract files" you will see the results box. Simply close this box.

Thats it! Depending on the speed of your internet connection, you just saved yourself at least a couple of minutes. Some programs have thousands of tiny files such as graphics that take forever to upload one at a time.