The a4host File Manager

Adding data files with an FTP client is an obsolete and quite an unsafe way for shifting data files from your PC to a server. By reason of this, we have integrated drag & drop file upload support in the File Manager. Simply pull the data files that you want to upload from your computer into your browser and they will begin to publish in your web hosting account through a protected SSL connection.

You do not have to install any extra software pack, browser extensions or programs. The drag–and–drop capability operates just as well on Windows, Mac and Linux.

Thanks to the right–click menus we have put into the File Manager, it’s possible to change your files incredibly easy. Just click on a file or directory and with the pop–up panel, choose the action that you would like. It is possible to rename, copy, move, download, edit, preview, archive, unarchive and delete just about any chosen file. Should you click a folder, you can also view the option to make a different sub–folder or file inside.

Whenever you select numerous files or folders, you will be able to apply the same procedures for all of them simultaneously.

Because of the built in archive/unarchive option, the File Manager will let you handle substantial files never having to use FTP. It is simple to shrink a directory to a small size by clicking on the Compress button or get the items in an archived folder through the Extract button. When compressing a directory as well as a bunch of files, it is possible to choose the archive extension (.ZIP, .RAR or .TAR.GZ) as well as the title of the archive file.

Through the File Manager you’ll be able to change your files instantly online by making use of many of the inbuilt software tools. The text editor reveals the files with a plain text file format, the code editor has syntax emphasizing for one’s .PHP or .JS files, and then the WYSIWYG editor really helps you to view your edits while they appear live. Also, all changes you generate and save will be shown instantly online, which enables you to review them in your own Internet browser and return to create further modifications, if not satisfied.

You do not have to download your files, to revise them on your personal computer and to re–upload them back into your hosting account. All of the editors are accessible through the buttons at the top of the file table or through the right–click context menus.

All the files in your hosting account are organized into folders. Each and every web host features its own main directory, which follows the file structure that you have pre–set. By doing this, it is effortless to maintain all of your hosts from a single location without probability of getting lost or baffled.

By standard, you will see each of the hosts placed in a table and when you mouse–click once on a given host, you will observe all the sub–folders and files related to it. By clicking twice, you are going to visit a webpage which is focused entirely on that host exclusively. One other way to open the folder associated with a certain host and also to use it solely, is to try using the drop–down menu near the top of the primary File Manager file table.

Dealing with your files is natural and uncomplicated employing the a4host Site Control Panel. You’ll experience a file managing environment that is very close to your desktop computer’s file explorer. You can drag and drop files and control them with a right click of the mouse. When using the in–built preview option, you will see pictures just like they will be online, and throughout the integrated file editors you can create adjustments in your files quickly.

If you’d like guidance taking care of your files, you can refer to the huge variety of posts and how–to video lessons, that you can get with merely a mouse–click.

Using the a4host File Manager, you are able to pick a wide range of files or folders precisely like you do on your laptop or computer. Just press the Control (Command for Mac OS) key and then click the required files/folders. In case you would like, to choose a considerable amount of files/folders at once, click one file/folder, hold down the Shift key and then click any other file or folder.

Once you’ve chosen all of the files that you want to, it’s possible to drag them to a distinct directory, or make use of the right–click context menu to find out a list of the accessible actions.

Password protection is the foremost path to reduce the access to a specialized element of your site you don’t need to be visible to everyone. For example, this could be a safe members’ area or even an area with copyrighted data that you like just particular people to reach.

From the File Manager you’ll be able to password–protect your site or possibly a specific directory within it with only a mouse–click. Just right–click a directory, select Password Protection and select the username as well as pass word. There is no need to address .htaccess files or try to make any additional configurations. In the future, simply the website visitors which have your login name and password will access your web site.