Undoubtedly, WHM has been the most comprehensive control panel of all time for Linux-based machines. However, most of us miss the complete file management solution that allows accessing top-level directories from WHM itself. To overcome this situation, you can download the ConfigServer Explorer.
ConfigServer Explorer (CSE), previously known as WHM File Manager/ Console, is an excellent WHM add-on that provides a full-featured FileSystem Explorer and Virtual Console via web browser in WHM.
It facilitates root access from the top level of your disks and allows you to enter non-interactive commands.
In this tutorial, we will assist you in installing and uninstalling the ConfigServer Explorer.
Install ConfigServer Explorer - CSE
1. Connect to your Linux machine via SSH with the root user.
2. Once you’re logged in with root privileges, issue the following commands one by one.
cd /usr/src
rm -fv /usr/src/cse.tgz
wget https://download.configserver.com/cse.tgz
tar -xzf cse.tgz
cd cse
sh install.sh
rm -Rfv /usr/src/cse*
If everything goes well, you will be notified that ConfigServer Explorer has been installed successfully.
3. Log in to WHM and scroll down to the bottom of the menu towards the left side, and you should see a new entry called ConfigServer Explorer.
By clicking on this option, you will be taken to the root directory of your installation.
Though this utility is quite useful, but it can become dangerous if not used properly; you can easily render your server inoperable and unrecoverable by performing incorrect actions.
4. To uninstall ConfigServer Explorer, issue the following commands from SSH –
cd /usr/src
rm -fv /usr/src/cse.tgz
wget http://www.configserver.com/free/cse.tgz
tar -xzf cse.tgz
cd cse
sh uninstall.sh
rm -Rfv /usr/src/cse*
