How do I extract files from a Zip or Tar file?

The following file extraction methods are available with xneelo for zip and tar files:

Extract (unzip) files using the ‘File Manager’ in konsoleH

  1. Browse to konsoleH.
  2. Log in with your Client number and Management password.
  3. Search for and select a domain name in the Hosting Service tab.
  4. Select Manage Services on the left-hand menu.
  5. Select File Manager under Services.
  6. Select the zip file you want to uncompress.
  7. Select Unzip from the right navigation bar.

Extract (unzip) files using the ‘File Manager’ in the xneelo Control Panel

  1. Log in to the xneelo Control Panel.
  2. Navigate to the Products page.
  3. Search for and select a domain name.
  4. Under Hosting tools, select File Manager.
  5. Select the 3 dots menu to the right of the zip file you want to extract.
  6. Select Extract.
  7. The uncompressed folder will be visible under Files and Folders.

Extract Tar files from the command line (replace [tar_file_name.tar.gz] with the name of your tar file)

  1. SSH / Telnet to the web server.
  2. Change to the directory where the tar file is located.
  3. Ensure that the tar file is in the location where it will be extracted.
  4. run: tar -xzvf [tar_file_name.tar.gz]

Extract Zip files from the command line (replace [zip_filename.zip] with the name of your zip file)

  1. SSH / Telnet to the web server.
  2. Change to the directory where the zip file is located.
  3. Ensure that the zip file is in the correct location where it will be extracted.
  4. run: unzip [zip_filename.zip]
Assist Note

For more information on the tar and zip commands, run the following commands from the command prompt:

  • man tar
  • man zip