The Squid Web Hosting File Manager

The File Manager in your Web Hosting Control Panel includes a quick, drag–and–drop functionality that will let you transfer data files between your personal computer and your hosting account without having to work with an FTP tool. You could drag data files from your computer and drop them in your Web Hosting Control Panel with a click of the mouse by using a safe SSL connection.

The drag’n’drop functionality is integrated into the Web Hosting Control Panel, so that you don’t have to set up any third party software package to apply it. It will also work on all major Os’s, so all you should do to make use of it is sign in to your File Manager.

The majority of File Managers list all the actions which you can perform within a file or directory on the top of the page. We believe that the latter is just not properly arranged. Using the File Manager, you have access to all file control options at the time you right–click a file or folder. This approach is likewise applicable for many different files/folders.

You can rename, copy, move, download, edit, preview, archive, unarchive and delete just about any file or folder you select with just a click of the mouse.

Thanks to the built in archive/unarchive option, the File Manager allows you to handle large files without having to use FTP. It’s possible to pack a directory to a compact size by clicking on the Compress button or gain access to the contents of an archived directory by using the Extract button. Whenever compressing a folder or multiple files, it is possible to select the archive extension (.ZIP, .RAR or .TAR.GZ) and the name of one’s archive file.

From the File Manager you can modify your files instantly on the net when using the built in tools. The text editor displays the files in a plain text file format, the code editor provides syntax emphasizing for your .PHP or .JS files, and then the WYSIWYG editor helps to preview your modifications while they appear live. Any changes that you make and save are going to be displayed instantly on the Internet, meaning you can examine them inside your web browser and get back to generate further edits, if unsatisfied.

There’s no need to download any files whatsoever, to revise them with your machine and to re–upload them back in your website hosting account. Each of the editors are accessible through the buttons near the top of the file table or from your right–click context menus.

The File Manager shows all files and folders using a clear and understandable alphabetical arrangement. All the files related to the different hosts are organized into independent folders which are titled following their respective domains, so that you can effortlessly acknowledge them. This is definitely useful when you are controlling a lot of websites at the same time. There isn’t any probability to stray or to feel confused amongst the many data files and folders within your cloud hosting account.

To gain access to the files within a host, simply choose it in the drop–down navigation near the top of the file table. As an alternative, it is possible to double–click on its folder and you will be instantly taken up to a table listing its files only.

Most web File Managers are sluggish and challenging to make use of. They supply modest functions and are not really uncomplicated. We hope to transform that through the Squid Web Hosting File Manager. It was built to be time and effort saving and to look like an item you you are already familiar with – the File Manager on your desktop.

All its functions, the drag–and–drop file upload solutions, the right–click contextual menus, the built in file editors, etc. are available for a single purpose – to make maintaining your site(s) simpler.

Squid Web Hosting’s File Manager can save you a lot of time whenever using different files. It’s possible to select multiple files at a time and use a desired activity for them precisely like you do with your own computer. To select random files at once, just click the Control key, and to choose a list of adjoining files, press the Shift key. It is that straightforward.

Once you’ve picked the files, you’ll be able to instantly transfer them to an additional spot making use of the drag & drop option. With the help of the right–click contextual menu and also the buttons on top of the file table, you are able to apply a number of other actions – you can copy, rename, delete, download and edit your files, transform file permissions, etcetera.

There is one widespread technique to safeguard a folder with a password – by generating an .htaccess file. In case, however, you aren’t technologically experienced enough, you will have difficulties carrying it out all on your own. To generate things easy for you, we have added a time and effort saving password protection interface to the File Manager accessible within the Web Hosting Control Panel.

To employ the option, simply right–click on a folder and pick Password Protection. Then decide on the username and the password that you like to employ and then press the button. That’s all. The picked folder will be hidden from the public eye and will also be available just to previously approved account owners.