What Is the Path to Your Website’s Root Home Directory and How to Change It

What Is the Root Home Directory? #

• The root home directory is typically located at /home/username/public_html/.
• This is the folder where your main website files (e.g., index.php, wp-config.php) are stored.
• By default, any file you upload to public_html will be accessible via your domain (e.g., https://yourdomain.com/index.php).

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How to Find the Path to Your Root Home Directory #

Method 1: Using hPanel File Manager #

1. Log in to ozspeed.com.au and click on “Client Login”.
2. Access your hPanel Dashboard.
3. Navigate to Files > File Manager.
4. You will see the root home directory labeled as public_html in the left-hand navigation pane.

Method 2: Using FTP #

1. Open an FTP client (e.g., FileZilla).
2. Connect using your FTP credentials (host, username, password).
3. The root directory will typically appear as /public_html once you log in.

Tip: #

• The full path may look like /home/username/public_html depending on your server setup.

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How to Change the Root Home Directory #

If you need to change your root home directory (e.g., for a subdomain or a different website setup), follow these steps:

Step 1: Log In to hPanel #

1. Go to ozspeed.com.au and log in to your account.
2. Open your hPanel Dashboard.

Step 2: Access Domain Settings #

1. Click on “Domains” in the Dashboard.
2. Select the domain you want to modify.

Step 3: Change the Document Root #

1. Click on “Change Document Root” or “Edit Root Directory” (this option may vary depending on your hPanel version).
2. Enter the new directory path (e.g., /home/username/new_folder/).
3. Click “Save Changes” to update the root directory.

Important: #

• Make sure the new directory contains your website files (e.g., index.php, .htaccess) to avoid a 404 error.

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How to Verify the Change #

1. Open your website in a web browser (e.g., https://yourdomain.com).
2. Check if the site loads correctly from the new root directory.
3. If you see an error, double-check the directory path and ensure the files are uploaded correctly.

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Additional Tips: #

• Back Up Your Files: Always back up your website files before changing the root directory to prevent data loss.
• Update Configuration Files: If you are using a CMS like WordPress, update the wp-config.php file with the new path.
• Check .htaccess Rules: Ensure that any custom rules in your .htaccess file reflect the new directory path.