The Hostinq1 File Manager

The File Manager in your Online Control Panel boasts a fast, drag–and–drop function that will allow you to move files between your computer and your web hosting profile with no need to employ an FTP (File Transfer Protocol) tool. You can easily pull data files from your PC and drop them in your Online Control Panel with a click of the mouse through a risk–free SSL connection.

The drag–and–drop feature is built into the Online Control Panel, therefore, you will not need to install any third–party application to apply it. It also works well on all popular Operating Systems, so all you need to do to make use of it is sign in to your File Manager.

On account of the right–click menus we’ve included on the File Manager, you can alter all of your files easier than ever. Simply click on a file or directory and from the pop–up panel, opt for the activity that you’d like. You’ll be able to rename, copy, move, download, edit, preview, archive, unarchive and delete virtually any selected file. When you click on a folder, additionally, you will view the solution to make a different sub–folder or file inside it.

Whenever you select numerous files or directories, you will be able to use the exact same measures for all of them at the same time.

Due to the integrated archive/unarchive option, the File Manager lets you handle enormous files never having to use FTP. It’s easy to shrink a folder to a small size by simply clicking on the Compress button or get the belongings in an archived directory using the Extract button. Whenever compressing a directory as well as a bunch of files, you will be able to select the archive extension (.ZIP, .RAR or .TAR.GZ) along with the name of the archive file.

We have included a collection of file editors inside the Online Control Panel to help you to create quick and easy adjusts for your files and never have to employ third–party software packages. Inside the File Manager there is also a WYSIWYG editor that will help you keep an eye on all the recent changes you make right away, a code editor that boasts syntax displaying for your .PHP or .JS files, and also a plain text editor for more competent users. Any changes which you make and save will be reflected immediately on the web.

You have access to the file editors when using the buttons near the top of the file table as well as by right–clicking a specific file/folder.

All of the files in your cloud hosting account are structured into folders. Each web host has its own primary directory, which follows the file hierarchy which you have selected. This way, it is really an easy task to handle all your hosts in one place with no probability of becoming lost or puzzled.

By standard, you’ll see all the hosts listed in a table and when you click once over a given host, you’ll see all of the sub–folders and files associated with it. By clicking two times, you will go to a web page that is focused entirely on that host exclusively. Another way to load the folder related to a specific host and also to work with it exclusively, is using the drop–down menu towards the top of the main File Manager file table.

Most web File Managers are slow–moving and pretty difficult to make use of. They offer limited functions and are not really intuitive. We seek to transform that by means of the Hostinq1 File Manager. It was designed to be time and effort saving and to look like an item you are already well aware of – the File Manager on your computer.

All of its capabilities, the drag–and–drop file upload options, the right–click contextual menus, the built in file editors, etc. are available for one purpose – to create taking care of your site(s) less difficult.

The File Manager can save you lots of time whenever using multiple files. You are able to choose multiple files simultaneously and use a desired action to them like you do with your PC. To choose random files at the same time, simply keep pressed the Control key, and to choose a pair of adjacent files, press the Shift key. It is that simple.

When you have picked the files, you’ll be able to automatically transfer them to a different location when using the drag–and–drop option. By making use of the right–click context menu and also the buttons above the file table, you are able to use a myriad of other activities – it’s possible to copy, rename, delete, download and alter your files, alter file permissions, etcetera.

In order to password–secure a directory in your web site, you will have to set up an .htaccess file by yourself. Having said that, this is time–consuming and sophisticated if you aren’t an expert in computing. Thanks to the File Manager, you may create a password–protected folder and conceal all its items from any users with merely a couple of mouse–clicks.

All you need to execute is right–click a directory, select Password Protection after which click the Add option. And then just identify a username as well as a password. No additional setup is necessary and there’s no need to contend with an .htaccess file. Our system will handle every thing for you.