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File Manager - How to Extract Files from an Archive

This article is part of our File Manager tutorial series. Please see the links below if you are looking for a different explanation of the File Manager.

A compressed file is a file that contains several other files or folders which have been written in a format that takes up less space. The following instructions will walk you through extracting a compressed file (taking it out of its compressed format) through the File Manager.

Note: The File Manager can only extract files on your account, so make sure you have uploaded your archive to your account before proceeding with these instructions. If you are unsure how to upload a file to your account, please see our Uploading Files article.

Extracting Files from an Archive

Access File Manager

Note: Bluehost provides two interface choices for account management: the original 'Bluerock' control panel and the newer 'Account Manager' designed for easier use. Although both offer similar management features, the settings, and locations might differ. Refer to 'Account Manager vs. Bluerock' to understand which guidelines to follow.

Account Manager

  1. Log in to your Bluehost control panel.
  2. Click the Hosting tab from the side navigation.
  3. Under Quick Links, click on File Manager.
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Bluerock

  1. Log in to your Bluehost control panel.
  2. Click on the Advanced tab from the side navigation menu to the left.
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  3. Locate the File Manager under the Files section.
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Process of Extracting Files from an Archive

  1. Navigate to the folder which contains the compressed file you want to extract and select it.
  2. Once the archive file has been selected, click the Extract icon from the top toolbar.
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    Alternatively, you can right-click on the selected files and click on Extract from the drop-down menu. 
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  3. A dialogue box will appear where you can enter the path you wish to extract the files into.
  4. Click the Extract File(s) button to complete the process.

For more information on compressing and extracting files through CLI (Command-Line Interface) instead of the File Manager, please see our Compress/Decompress files via CLI (Command-Line Interface) article.

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You may also refer to our Knowledge Base articles to help answer common questions and guide you through various setup, configuration, and troubleshooting steps.