Applied as FTP (File Transfer Protocol) software substitutes, online file managers have always been slow and poorly featured. Nonetheless, when using the File Manager included in the wanahost Online Control Panel, you won’t just have a speedy, intuitive and easy–to–work–with file supervision client, but also a tool that will make a third–party FTP software unneeded. Consider a few of the capabilities that we have built–into our File Manager.
Drag ’n’ drop file upload options
Transmit files to your sites effortlessly
The File Manager in your Online Control Panel offers a rapid, drag–and–drop function that will allow you to transfer files between your personal computer and your hosting account without having to employ an FTP (File Transfer Protocol) tool. You can drag files from your computer and drop them in your Online Control Panel with a click of the mouse by using a protected SSL connection.
The drag’n’drop characteristic is built into the Online Control Panel, which means you don’t need to mount any third party computer software to take full advantage of it. It also works well on all popular Operating Systems, so all you need to do to apply it is log into your File Manager.
Right–click context menus
Manage your files with a click of the mouse
The vast majority of File Managers list all the activities that you can carry out with a file or folder on the top of the web page. We believe that the latter is just not user–friendly enough. With the File Manager, you can access all file administration choices whenever you right–click a file or directory. This option is likewise applicable for multiple files/folders.
It is easy to rename, copy, move, download, edit, preview, archive, unarchive and delete just about any file or folder you choose using a click of the mouse.
Archive/Unarchive files
Deal with big files effortlessly
Because of the built–in archive/unarchive option, the File Manager allows you to deal with huge files never having to use FTP. It’s possible to shrink a directory to a lightweight size by clicking on the Compress button or access the contents of an archived folder by using the Extract button. Whenever compressing a folder as well as a couple of files, it will be easy to decide on the archive extension (.ZIP, .RAR or .TAR.GZ) and the title of one’s archive file.
Integrated file editors
No third party programs are necessary
We have integrated a couple of file editors in the Online Control Panel to help you out make easy and quick transformations for your files without needing to make use of third party software packs. With the File Manager there is also a WYSIWYG editor that will help you keep an eye on all the changes you come up with immediately, a code editor that has syntax emphasizing for your personal .PHP or .JS files, as well as a plain text editor for more experienced customers. All the changes which you create and keep are going to be reflected promptly online.
You have access to the file editors when using the buttons at the top of the file table or by right–clicking any file/folder.
A logical folder structure
All of your files organized in a simple to use manner
The File Manager shows all files and folders using a clear to see alphabetical order. The whole set of files associated with the various hosts are structured inside different folders which are named after their particular domains, meaning you can instantly recognize them. This is definitely useful when you are maintaining a range of sites at the same time. There isn’t any opportunity to stray or to feel really baffled amongst the large number of data files and folders within your account.
To access the files with a specific host, just pick it within the drop–down navigation near the top of the file table. Additionally, you can double–click on its directory and you are right away transported to a table showing its files only.
A user–friendly interface
A File Manager made for real people
Dealing with all of your files is natural and convenient while using the wanahost Online Control Panel. You’ll get a file control atmosphere which is not far from your desktop PC’s file explorer. It is possible to drag & drop files and take care of all of them with a right click of the mouse. When using the in–built review option, you will observe pics in the same way they will be online, and throughout the provided file editors you can make transformations to your files live.
If you want help managing your files, you can easily refer to the massive number of posts and how–to video tutorials, that you can get with only a mouse–click.
Work with multiple files
Transform numerous files simultaneously
You can manage many files concurrently when using the multi–selection ability of the wanahost File Manager. All you should do is simply press the Control key and then click on the files or directories that you would like to pick. If you wish to select a pair of files/folders in a row at the same time, click the first file/folder, click the Shift key after which choose the final file or folder within the collection.
For those who have chosen the wanted files/folders, you can either drag them to a specific place, or implement various actions to them using the right–click context menu as well as the buttons at the top of the file table.
Quick & simple password protection options
The simplest way to shield your details
If you want to password–protect a folder within your website, you need to set up an .htaccess file by yourself. To no surprise, this generally is time–consuming and complex if you aren’t an expert in hosting. With our File Manager, you can create a password–secured directory and hide all its contents from any users with only a handful of clicks.
Everything you should do is right–click a directory, select Password Protection and afterwards click on the Add option. After that simply indicate a login name and also a pass word. No supplemental setup is necessary and there’s no need to contend with an .htaccess file. Our system will manage every thing for you.
