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# Uploading Clientexec in cPanel

Once you have completed your purchase and verified your [system requirements](/en/article/system-requirements-yl750s/), it is time to begin the first step which is [downloading](https://www.clientexec.com/download.php) and uploading your Clientexec installation. The following instructions are how to upload Clientexec to your website using cPanel. (For other options, click [here](/en/article/uploading-clientexec-fdg56a/).)

**Steps:**

1. Download the latest release of Clientexec [here](https://www.clientexec.com/download).
2. Do **not** extract your .zip file.
3. Login to your cPanel account or server control panel.
4. Navigate to your file manager and go into it.
5. Choose your directory. Note: Unless your configuration is different, you should always go into the public\_html (Web Root) directory.
6. Click your \*\*Upload \*\*link. 

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/895a2775afb3f800/filemanager_aav8ud.png)

7. Attach the file to the uploader, and do not change the default permissions. In cPanel, you will see a progress bar at the bottom right. 
8. Once the upload is finished, look to the bottom right [in cPanel] and click the bar when it shows complete. 
9. You should now be back in your file manager and see your .zip file. 
10. Now, click the file name once until it is highlighted in blue.
11. Click **Extract**.  

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/895a2775afb3f800/filemanager2_1759gyl.png)

12. Rename your directory if you would like by clicking on the newly created **Clientexec** folder and clicking **Rename**. If you do not see it, please refresh your file manager. 
13. Now, your upload is complete. Navigate to http://yourdomain.com/yourCEdirectory. It will automatically lead you to the installer.