You may be wondering if it's possible to download the raw HTML and CSS files of your website built with 10Web. This article explains how 10Web works under the hood and why direct access to static HTML/CSS code isn’t available in the traditional sense.
10Web is powered by WordPress, which is a dynamic content management system. It generates your site content on the fly using PHP and a database. Because of this structure, your site isn’t made up of fixed HTML and CSS files—instead, pages are created dynamically when someone visits your website.
How 10Web websites are built
- 10Web uses WordPress as its core platform.
- The visual editing is done using the 10Web Website Builder, which is based on Elementor.
- WordPress generates pages dynamically using PHP, a MySQL database, and theme files.
- HTML, CSS, and JavaScript are produced in real-time when a user loads the page.
What you can access instead
Even though you can't get static HTML/CSS files directly, you still have access to the underlying code and can customize your website in the following ways:
- Use the Custom CSS feature in 10Web Builder for styling specific elements.
- Edit Theme Files or Child Themes via the WordPress Editor if you’re comfortable working with PHP and CSS.
How to download your website files
If you need to download your site files for backup or migration:
- Go to the Backups section in your 10Web Dashboard and download a full backup of your website. For more details, see the 10Web Backup Service article.
- Alternatively, access your site files directly via SFTP. We provide SSH, SFTP, and PhpMyAdmin access. You can find your login credentials in the Hosting Services > Credentials section of your website’s 10Web Dashboard.
In summary, you don’t get fixed HTML or CSS files with a 10Web website, but you have full control through WordPress tools, theme editing, and custom styling within the 10Web Builder.