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File Management

Updated 2 July 2026

Website files live on your hosting server, usually accessed via FTP, SFTP, or a hosting file manager. WordPress core files, themes, plugins, and uploads each have standard locations.

This article explains where key WordPress files are stored and how to manage edits safely with backups and staging.

WordPress paths

  • /wp-content/themes/ theme files
  • /wp-content/plugins/ plugin files
  • /wp-content/uploads/ media library

Edit files on a staging copy when possible. Always back up before changing theme or plugin PHP files.