How To Change File Manger Settings
To change the directory in which File Manager opens, perform the following steps:
1 – Open cPanel (yourdomain/cpanel).
2 – Click on (File Manager) from Files section.
3 – Click Settings to open the Preferences window.
4 – Select Web Root (public_html or www) for the most direct route to your files, or select another option to open the File Manager interface in that directory.
5 – Click Save.