The HOSTINGFROM.COM File Manager

Importing data files with an FTP tool is an obsolete and really insecure way for relocating files from your laptop or computer to a web hosting server. Because of this, we have integrated drag & drop file publish support in the File Manager. Just pull the data files that you need to publish from your desktop into your web browser and they’ll begin to publish in your web hosting account through a safe SSL connection.

You don’t have to mount any extra software package, web browser add–ons or apps. The drag–and–drop functionality operates equally well on Windows, Mac and Linux.

Due to the right–click menus we have included in the File Manager, you are able to manage all of your files in a time and effort saving manner. Just click on a file or directory and with the panel that will pop up, pick the activity that you like. You can rename, copy, move, download, edit, preview, archive, unarchive and delete virtually any chosen file. Should you click a folder, additionally, you’ll see the solution to make a brand new sub–folder or file inside.

When you select numerous files or folders, you will be able to use identical actions for all of them simultaneously.

In contrast to the vast majority of file management user interfaces and FTP (File Transfer Protocol) clients, the HOSTINGFROM.COM Website Control Panel has a solution to archive/unarchive files quicker. It is really well–designed. To have a directory shrunk into a compact size, all you need to do is choose it and click on the Compress button. To open the contents of an archived directory in your cloud hosting account, pick it and then click the Extract button. The File Manager works with several different file extensions, such as .ZIP, .RAR and .TAR.GZ.

We have included a number of file editors inside the Website Control Panel to help you generate quick and simple modifications for your files without needing to apply any third party applications. In the File Manager you’ll find a WYSIWYG editor that will help check all the recent changes that you generate in real time, a code editor that boasts syntax displaying for your personal .PHP or .JS files, along with a plain text editor for more expert customers. All the changes you create and save will be reflected promptly on the Internet.

You can access the file editors using the buttons near the top of the file table and / or by right–clicking a certain file/folder.

The File Manager lists all of the files and folders using a clear to understand alphabetical arrangement. The whole set of files related to the many hosts are organized within separate directories which are named after their respective domains, so that you can effectively recognize them. This is really useful in controlling different web sites simultaneously. There isn’t any possibility to stray or to feel confused amidst the large number of files and folders within your website hosting account.

To reach the files within a given host, just choose it in the drop–down menu at the top of the file table. As an alternative, you can double–click on its folder and you are straight away sent to a table listing its files exclusively.

The HOSTINGFROM.COM File Manager has been created in such a way to make you feel like employing the file explorer on your laptop. It provides you with a possibility to drag your files and to drop them with a preferred area and shows all of the available modification options upon clicking the right computer mouse button. Furthermore, the tool provides an inbuilt file preview solution as well as other file editors that can help you manage your files live directly from your Website Control Panel.

Furthermore, we have listed a couple of file management articles and how–to video tutorials to guide you to rather quickly find out how to make use of the tool.

Our File Manager will help you save lots of time when making use of different files. You are able to pick many different files simultaneously and use a desired activity for them precisely like you do in your personal computer. To select arbitrary files at the same time, simply click the Control key, and to choose a number of nearby files, press the Shift key. It’s that simple.

Once you’ve chosen the files, you’ll be able to automatically move them to a different place making use of the drag & drop option. By making use of the right–click context menu and the buttons above the file table, you can use a myriad of other actions – it is possible to copy, rename, delete, download and alter your files, change file permissions, etc.

In order to password–secure a folder on your site, you have got to make an .htaccess file by hand. Having said that, this could be time–absorbing and sophisticated if you’re not well–experienced in computing. When using the File Manager, you can create a password–secured directory and conceal its items from the general public with just a couple of mouse–clicks.

All you need to execute is right–click a directory, select Password Protection and then click the Add option. Then simply state a username as well as a password. No additional configuration is necessary and there’s no need to deal with an .htaccess file. Our platform will handle everything on your behalf.