Uploading and Managing Content with File Manager

Uploading Content with File Manager

Managing your website's files is a fundamental task, and the File Manager provides a robust toolset for uploading, editing, and organizing your content directly from your web interface. This guide outlines the straightforward process of uploading files to your website, ensuring your content is readily available and correctly placed.

To begin uploading content to your website using the File Manager, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the Websites & Domains section, select your specific domain name, and then proceed to the File Manager.
2. Once in the File Manager, locate and click the upload button. You will be presented with several options to suit different upload scenarios:
   • Upload File: For uploading a single file from your local computer, select this option. A dialog will appear, allowing you to browse and choose the desired file for upload. This is ideal for individual document updates, image additions, or script uploads.
   • Upload Directory: If you need to upload multiple files or an entire folder structure, this option is highly efficient. Simply drag and drop your files or directories into the designated dashed-line box. This method is particularly useful for deploying an entire website or a new section with numerous assets.
   • Import file via URL: To fetch a file directly from another website or an FTP server without downloading it to your local machine first, choose this option. You will need to specify the complete URL of the file. For instance, you might use a URL such as https://example.com/document.pdf or ftps://user:password@example.com/archive.tar. This feature is excellent for transferring large files or content already hosted elsewhere.

     Note: The File Manager supports various protocols for direct file imports, including HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, and FTPS. Depending on the chosen protocol, including a username and password within the URL path may be optional or a mandatory requirement for accessing the external resource.

   Once you have completed the upload, your file will appear in the File Manager. If you uploaded an archive file (such as a ZIP or RAR), there are a couple more steps to unpack its contents.

3. Locate the row corresponding to your uploaded archive file. Click on it, and then select the Extract Files option. If the target directory already contains files with names identical to those within the archive, you will have the choice to select the "Replace existing files" checkbox. This action will overwrite the existing files with the newly extracted ones from the archive.
4. Confirm the extraction process by clicking OK.

   Note: The File Manager is equipped to extract content from a variety of common archive formats, including ZIP, RAR, TAR, TGZ, and TAR.GZ, offering flexibility in how you package and deploy your website content.

Editing Files in File Manager

Beyond simply uploading, the File Manager also provides integrated tools for directly editing your website's files. This functionality is invaluable for making quick updates, corrections, or refinements to your HTML, CSS, or script files without needing to download and re-upload them.

By default, you have access to several editors within the File Manager:

• HTML Editor: This is a powerful WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editor. It automatically handles the underlying HTML tags, making it an excellent choice for users who prefer a visual editing experience and may not be intimately familiar with HTML coding.
• Code Editor: Designed for developers and those comfortable with code, this editor opens HTML files as text and includes syntax highlighting. It provides a clear view of your code and is perfect for manual adjustments to HTML tags, CSS styles, or JavaScript.
• Text Editor: For straightforward text-based edits, the Text Editor opens HTML files and other text-based files as plain text. It's ideal for quick content changes or modifying configuration files.

To edit a file using one of these integrated editors:

1. Hover your mouse over the file you wish to edit. The corresponding line will highlight, indicating it is selected.
2. Click to open the file's context menu, which provides various actions you can perform on the file.
3. From the context menu, click the Edit in … Editor option. The specific name of the button will reflect the editor you intend to use (e.g., "Edit in HTML Editor," "Edit in Code Editor").

Searching for Files in File Manager

As your website grows and the number of files increases, finding specific items can become a challenge. The File Manager includes a convenient search function to help you quickly locate files based on various criteria. This ensures you can efficiently manage even large collections of documents and assets.

In the File Manager, you have the flexibility to refine your search by focusing on the filename, the content within the files, or both. To customize how you search for files, simply click the icon located next to the main search field. This will reveal options allowing you to select your preferred search type:

• Search by Filename Only: This option restricts the search to the names of the files, ideal when you know the exact or partial name of what you are looking for.
• Search by Content Only: Use this when you are looking for specific text or code snippets contained within your files, even if you don't recall the filename.
• Search by Both Filename and Content: This comprehensive search examines both the filename and the file's content, providing the broadest search scope and increasing the likelihood of finding relevant results.

By leveraging these search capabilities, you can maintain an organized file structure and quickly access any necessary component of your website.