How to Add Pages to Your WordPress Website Print

When you use WordPress, you do not add web pages through File Manager the way traditional websites work. WordPress manages pages inside its dashboard, which makes creating and editing pages much easier.

This guide explains the correct way to add pages to a WordPress website and when file management is (and is not) needed.

How WordPress Websites Work (Important to Know)

WordPress does not use individual .html or .php files for each page.
Instead, pages are stored in a database and displayed using your theme.

This means:

• Pages are created inside WordPress, not uploaded manually

• Menus and navigation are managed inside WordPress

• File Manager is rarely needed once WordPress is installed

Adding Pages the Right Way (Recommended)

Step-by-step: Create a new page in WordPress

1. Log in to your WordPress admin area
   Your login link usually looks like:
   https://yourdomain.com/wp-admin

2. In the left-hand menu, click Pages

3. Click Add New

4. Enter your page title (for example: About Us or Contact)

5. Add your content using the page editor
   You can add text, images, buttons, and sections visually

6. Click Publish to make the page live

Your new page is now part of your website.

Adding Your Page to the Menu

Creating a page does not automatically add it to your navigation menu.

To add it:

1. In WordPress, go to Appearance → Menus

2. Select your main menu

3. Check the box next to your new page

4. Click Add to Menu

5. Save changes

Your page will now appear in your website’s navigation.

What About the Default Placeholder Page?

Many new hosting accounts include a temporary placeholder page to confirm the site is working.

If you installed WordPress using the App Manager, this is handled automatically:

• The installer will ask to remove the default index file

• Selecting Yes removes it safely for you

If WordPress is installed, you do not need to manually delete files for your site to display.

When Should I Use File Manager?

File Manager is only needed in special cases, such as:

• Uploading custom files (PDFs, images, downloads)

• Making advanced changes with guidance from support

• Removing an old site before installing WordPress

Location to know (for reference only)

• Website files live in the /public_html directory

• Default files are often named index.php or index.html

If WordPress is installed, do not delete files unless instructed.

Uploading Files (Optional)

If you need to upload files manually:

1. Log in to cPanel

2. Open File Manager

3. Navigate to /public_html

4. Upload your files

For images and media, it is usually better to upload them directly inside WordPress using the Media Library.

Common Questions

My site still shows a placeholder page
This usually means WordPress was installed in a subdirectory or the domain is not fully pointed yet. Contact support and we’ll verify it.

I uploaded files but nothing shows
WordPress does not automatically display uploaded files. Pages must be created inside WordPress to show content.

Should I delete index files manually?
No. If WordPress is installed, manual deletion is rarely needed and can cause errors.

Best Practice Summary

• Use WordPress → Pages → Add New to create pages

• Use Appearance → Menus to control navigation

• Avoid File Manager unless you know exactly why you need it

• Let the App Manager handle setup and cleanup automatically

If you’re unsure what to do next or want help structuring your pages, open a support ticket, and we’ll guide you through it.