**Title: How to Use cPanel to Securely Delete Files and Free Up Space: A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses**
**Meta Description:**
Learn how to effectively manage your server space using cPanel with our step-by-step guide. Improve your website performance by securely deleting files and freeing up space, all while enhancing your experience with Cpluz, a leading design and printing company since 1993.
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**H1: How to Use cPanel to Securely Delete Files and Free Up Space**
**H2: Introduction**
Welcome to our comprehensive guide on using cPanel to securely delete files and free up space on your server. As a business, managing your server efficiently is crucial for maintaining a fast, secure, and reliable website. Cpluz, a pioneer in the design, printing, and hosting industry since 1993, is here to help you every step of the way.
**H2: Why Securely Deleting Files is Important**
* **Improved Website Performance:** Deleting unnecessary files speeds up your website by reducing the load time.
* **Enhanced Security:** Removing old files lowers the risk of data breaches and cyber attacks.
* **Efficient Server Management:** Properly managing your server space leads to better resource allocation and cost savings.
**H2: Logging into cPanel**
1. Access your Cpluz-hosted website.
2. Look for the ‘cPanel’ icon in your web hosting account dashboard.
3. Enter your cPanel username and password to log in.
**H2: Navigating cPanel**
Familiarize yourself with the cPanel dashboard to easily find the tools you need.
**H2: Deleting Files**
**H3: Using File Manager**
1. In the File Manager, navigate to the directory containing the files you wish to delete.
2. Select the files using the checkboxes on the left.
3. Click the ‘Delete’ button at the top of the File Manager.
4. Confirm the deletion by clicking ‘Yes’ in the pop-up window.
**H3: Using Terminal (SSH)**
If you are comfortable working with the command line, you can delete files using SSH:
1. Open a terminal or SSH client.
2. Connect to your server using your cPanel username and password.
3. Navigate to the directory containing the files you wish to delete.
4. Use the `rm` command followed by the filename to delete the file.
**H2: Emptying Trash**
1. In the File Manager, look for the ‘Trash’ icon in the left-hand menu.
2. Select the files you wish to permanently delete.
3. Click the ‘Empty Trash’ button at the top of the File Manager.
**H2: Optimizing Images**
To further free up space and improve website performance, optimize your images:
1. Use tools like TinyPNG or Compress JPEG to compress your images.
2. Save images in the appropriate format (e.g., JPEG for photographs, PNG for graphics).
3. Use the ‘Resize Image’ feature in cPanel’s File Manager to adjust image dimensions.
**H2: Conclusion**
By following this guide, you can securely delete files, free up space, and optimize your website’s performance using cPanel. As a business partner with Cpluz, we are dedicated to building positive connections between your brand and human emotion, ensuring your online presence resonates with your audience.
For more information on our design, printing, hosting, and server services, visit [Cpluz.com](http://Cpluz.com). Stay tuned for more helpful guides on managing your website and enhancing your online presence.