✅ 1. cPanel File Manager

Best For: Beginners

Access via: yourdomain.com/cpanel → File Manager

Use: Upload ZIP or individual files directly to /public_html

Pros: No software needed, browser-based

Cons: Slower for bulk uploads

✅ 2. FTP Client (e.g., FileZilla)

Best For: Intermediate/Advanced users

Download: https://filezilla-project.org

Use: Connect using FTP credentials (host, username, password, port)

Pros: Fast drag-and-drop uploads, great for large files

Cons: Needs configuration

📌 You’ll need your hosting provider’s FTP info (host, port 21, username, password).

✅ 3. SSH/SFTP (Secure File Upload)

Best For: Developers and power users

Tools: Terminal (Linux/Mac), PuTTY or WinSCP (Windows)

Use: Upload via command line with scp or rsync

Pros: Secure, efficient, supports automation

Cons: Requires SSH access and knowledge of commands

✅ 4. WordPress Admin (for Themes/Plugins)

Best For: WordPress-only users

Access: Appearance > Themes > Add New or Plugins > Add New

Use: Upload .zip files directly

Pros: Super easy

Cons: Upload size is limited by server settings

✅ 5. WebDAV / Cloud Storage Sync (Advanced)

Tools: Cyberduck, Mountain Duck

Use: Mount your web server as a network drive

Pros: Great for syncing files directly

Cons: Complex to set up, not supported by all hosts

Bonus Tip 💡

If your file is too big for WordPress or File Manager, upload via FTP, then extract it using File Manager or a custom PHP script like unzipper.php.