How to show hidden Files in Bluehost cPanel File Manager [Fixed]

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Many times when I am trying to speed up my WordPress website I need to update htaccess file. I assume that is the reason you are also here.

Don’t worry…

By the end of this article, you will successfully see the hidden htaccess file.

Keep reading…

Show hidden files in Bluehost

To show the hidden files or htaccess files in Bluehost or any other Cpanel we need to go to File Manager settings. Let me show step by step.

Step 1: Log in to your Bluehost Cpanel Account (Cpanel details are sent to your email at the time of purchase)
Step 2: Once logged in, you will need to go to the “Advanced” section as shown below in the screenshot.
Step 3: Click on “File Manager” to show the hidden files and htaccess file.
Step 4: Click on “public_html” folder like shown in the screenshot below
Step 5: All you need to do is in the top right you can see the “Settings” icon.
Step 5: Click on it and check the option of “Show hidden files” and click on “Save”

That’s it.

If you follow the above-mentioned steps you should be able to see hidden htaccess file in Bluehost. This is applicable to another hosting company as well which is having Cpanel.

If you are still facing the problem you can read this detailed article here.

Final Conclusion:

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