Under Linux, the files starting with dot (.) are hidden system files. An example for such a file is .htaccess.
They can be edited in two ways:
1. Access the file with File Manager - open cPanel -> File manager or Legacy File Manager. After you click on the selected icon, a popup window will appear. There you should select the radio button for "home directory" and check the "show hidden files" box. After that you should be able to view/edit the chosen hidden file.
2. The alternative method for editing your hidden files is by using the edit functionality included in your FTP client, for example FileZilla.
FTP is easy to set up and work with when you have the right host to support you. Check out what Hostlarntern's FTP hosting offers and sign up for our services so you could rely on expert FTP assistance!
