Used as FTP client substitutes, web file managers have always been slow and poorly featured. Still, with the File Manager integrated in the 1stDomainNameServices Web Site Control Panel, you won’t only have a rapid, responsive and easy–to–use file managing interface, but also a software instrument that will make a third–party FTP application unneeded. Have a look at some of the features that we have integrated into our File Manager.
Drag ’n’ drop file upload options
Transmit files to your sites without any difficulty
The File Manager in your Web Site Control Panel includes a swift, drag’n’drop function that will let you transfer files between your personal computer and your web hosting profile without needing to use an FTP (File Transfer Protocol) tool. You can drag data files from your personal computer and drop them in your Web Site Control Panel with a mouse–click through a risk–free SSL connection.
The drag–and–drop feature is built–into the Web Site Control Panel, so you will not need to install any third–party software pack to apply it. It will also work on all popular Operating Systems, so all you need to do to use it is sign in to your File Manager.
Right–click context menus
Check out all of the easily accessible file management possibilities with simply a click
On account of the right–click menus that we have put into the File Manager, you’ll be able to revise all of your files easier than ever. Click on a file or directory and from the panel which will show up, find the activity that you would like. You can rename, copy, move, download, edit, preview, archive, unarchive and delete just about any chosen file. If you click on a folder, furthermore, you will see the option to establish a different sub–folder or file inside it.
If you select many different files or directories, it’s possible to use the exact same measures to all of them at the same time.
Archive/Unarchive files
Archive or extract archive files in seconds
Distinct from the majority of file management user interfaces as well as FTP clients, the 1stDomainNameServices Web Site Control Panel boasts an option to archive/unarchive files way quicker. It is easy–to–navigate. To get a directory shrunk to a lightweight size, simply pick it and click on the Compress button. To open up the items in an archived directory in your web hosting account, pick it and then click the Extract button. The File Manager uses a range of file extensions, for example .ZIP, .RAR and .TAR.GZ.
Online file editors
Edit files directly from your Web Site Control Panel
From the File Manager it is easy to edit your files directly on the Internet making use of any of the built in tools. The text editor reveals the files in a plain text formatting, the code editor features syntax highlighting for your .PHP or .JS files, and then the WYSIWYG editor really helps you to see all the modifications while they appear live. Any changes you come up with and keep are going to be reflected straight away online, so that you can examine them with your web browser and get back to make extra changes, in case you are not happy with the result.
You don’t have to download your files, to change them on your personal computer and to re–upload them into your website hosting account. Each of the editors are accessible using the buttons at the top of the file table or from your right–click context menus.
A logical folder structure
All your files sorted out inside an uncomplicated approach
When you’re managing a lot of web sites at the same time, it is crucial that you have everything arranged. With other File Managers, modifying several web sites within the same website hosting account can be quite difficult. With the File Manager, you will see that it’s actually pretty easy. Every single web site does have its own folder, that you’ll immediately acknowledge, and all of the files pertaining to the given web site are placed there.
And then to make everything so much easier, we have a drop–down menu from which you can quickly choose on exactly which web host you intend to work in the File Manager. Our clever system will lead you there in no time.
A user–friendly interface
A File Manager devised for real people
Managing your files is user–friendly and quick employing the 1stDomainNameServices Web Site Control Panel. You will have a file control setting that’s not far from your personal computer’s file explorer. You’re able to drag & drop files and handle all of them with a right click of the mouse. Using the included preview solution, you can see images in the same way they will show up online, and via the bundled file editors you can create corrections to your files immediately.
Any time you need assistance handling your files, you’ll be able to consider the enormous assortment of articles and how–to training videos, that you can get with a click of the mouse.
Work with multiple files
Change many different files simultaneously
With the 1stDomainNameServices File Manager, you can easily select a wide range of files or folders precisely like you do on your desktop computer or notebook. Just press the Control (Command for Apple’s Mac OS) key and then click the desired files/folders. If you’d like, to pick lots of files/folders simultaneously, simply click one file/folder, hold down the Shift key and then click any file or folder.
Once you have chosen all of the files that you want to, it is easy to drag them to a different folder, or take advantage of the right–click context menu to see an index of the available activities.
1–click password protection options
The easiest way to guard your details
Password protection is the best technique to constrain the ability to access a particular component of your site you don’t wish to be obvious to everyone. As an example, this might be a secure members’ area or, perhaps a place with copyrighted information that you like just a number of people to access.
With the File Manager it is easy to password–guard your site as well as a specific directory inside with just a click of the mouse. Simply right–click a directory, pick Password Protection and add your user name as well as security password. There’s no need to manage .htaccess files or to create any additional adjustments. In the future, only the visitors who have your login name and pass word will be able to gain access to your website.
