Used as FTP software alternatives, web–based file management tools have always been sluggish and poor in capabilities. Yet, when using the File Manager built in the Borg Web Hosting Website Control Panel, you won’t only have a rapid, intuitive and user–friendly file management interface, but also a software tool that will make an external FTP software unneeded. Have a look at a few of the options that we have integrated into our File Manager.
Drag–and–drop file uploads
Upload files without trouble
Transferring data files between your computer and any of your webpages is right now quick and easy, thanks to the drag–and–drop feature delivered by the File Manager. You could drag data files from your desktop computer or laptop and drop them in your Website Control Panel over a secure SSL communication. That’s all. It takes seconds to publish a file and slightly longer for bigger data files and folders.
You don’t need to add any third party software package or web browser extensions. The drag–and–drop feature contained in the File Manager works just as well on all popular operating systems.
Right–click context menus
All file managing possibilities at your disposal
We have tried to make the File Manager as intuitive as possible, so it is easy to make alterations to your files. Besides the common command bar at the top of the page, we have now in addition put in right–click context menus with the basic file management possibilities. Simply click on a file or directory and select the action which you want from the collection which will appear.
It’s possible to rename, copy, move, download, edit, preview, archive, unarchive and delete any file or folder you choose with simply a mouse–click. Should you click on a directory, it is possible to create a completely new folder or file inside it.
The right–click choices are available as well when you choose many different files or folders simultaneously.
Archive/Unarchive files
Handle big files effortlessly
Thanks to the integrated archive/unarchive solution, the File Manager will allow you to deal with substantial files without the need to use FTP. It’s possible to reduce the size of a folder to a small size by simply clicking on the Compress button or gain access to the items in an archived folder by using the Extract button. When compressing a folder or a number of files, it is also possible to decide on the archive extension (.ZIP, .RAR or .TAR.GZ) and also the name of the archive file.
Online file editors
Manage files directly from your Website Control Panel
With the File Manager you can modify your files directly online by making use of the internal software instruments. The text editor reveals the files in a plain text format, the code editor provides syntax accentuating for your personal .PHP or .JS files, and then the WYSIWYG editor makes it possible for you to preview your edits when they show up online. Any changes you create and keep will be reflected instantly on the world wide web, so it’s possible to preview them within your Internet browser and go back to make more edits, if you are not happy with the result.
It is not necessary to download any files, to revise them in your desktop and to re–upload them back to your account. All of the editors are accessible via the buttons at the top of the file table or through the right–click context menus.
A logical folder structure
All of your files sorted in an uncomplicated way
When you’re managing a variety of web sites simultaneously, it’s important to have every little thing organized. With many other File Managers, revising a variety of websites in the exact same web hosting account could be very challenging. Using the File Manager, you will find that it’s in fact really simple. Every web site features its own folder, which you’ll at once identify, and all the files pertaining to the given website are placed there.
And then to make everything even easier, you will find a drop–down menu from which you can quickly choose on which web host you wish to work in the File Manager. Our intelligent system will take you there in no time.
A user–friendly interface
A File Manager devised for real people
Making use of your files is instinctive and quick making use of Borg Web Hosting Website Control Panel. You will enjoy a file managing atmosphere that is very close to your desktop computer’s file explorer. It is possible to drag and drop files and deal with all of them with a right click of the mouse. When using the integrated preview solution, you can see pics just like they will be on the Internet, and throughout the included file editors you can create changes in your files instantly.
If you would like support controlling your files, you’re able to consider the massive number of articles and how–to instructional videos, that you can find with merely a click of the mouse.
Work with multiple files
Modify a lot of files concurrently
Using the Borg Web Hosting File Manager, it is possible to pick out a number of files or directories like you do on your notebook or computer. Just press the Control (Command for Mac) key and click on the required files/folders. In case you would like, to select lots of files/folders simultaneously, click on one file/folder, press the Shift key and then click any other file or folder.
When you have chosen all of the files that you’ll require, you can easily drag them to a pre–selected directory, or make use of the right–click contextual menu to view an index of the accessible activities.
Quick & simple password protection options
The easiest method to take care of your details
There is a single typical way for you to protect a directory using a pass word – by making an .htaccess file. In case, however, you aren’t technically experienced sufficiently, you will have issues executing it without any help. To help with making things simple for you, we’ve integrated an easy–to–use password protection interface to the File Manager accessible within the Website Control Panel.
To use this option, simply right–click on a folder and pick Password Protection. Following that decide on the user name plus the pass word that you’d like to work with and press the button. That’s it. The chosen directory is hidden by the general pubic and will be accessible just to authorized visitors.