The DatotaHost File Manager

The File Manager in your Site Control Panel offers a rapid, drag’n’drop function that will help you move data files between your PC and your hosting profile without the need to apply an FTP tool. You can drag data files from your PC and drop them in your Site Control Panel with a mouse–click using a secure SSL connection.

The drag–and–drop characteristic is included in the Site Control Panel, so that you will not need to mount any third party computer software to use it. It will also work on all popular Os’s, so all you should do to use it is sign in to your File Manager.

The majority of File Managers list all of the actions that you can perform with a file or directory on the top of the webpage. We think this is not properly arranged. Using the File Manager, you have access to all file control choices when you right–click a file or folder. This method is likewise applicable for numerous files/folders.

It is easy to rename, copy, move, download, edit, preview, archive, unarchive and delete every file or directory you choose with a click of the mouse.

Because of the in–built archive/unarchive solution, the File Manager helps you to deal with big files and never have to use FTP. You can easily pack a folder to a compact size by clicking on the Compress button or access the belongings in an archived directory by using the Extract button. Whenever compressing a folder or a selection of files, you’ll be able to decide on the archive extension (.ZIP, .RAR or .TAR.GZ) in addition to the name of one’s archive file.

From your File Manager it’s possible to edit your files directly on the Internet working with many of the in–built software instruments. The text editor reveals the files with a plain text file format, the code editor provides syntax accentuating for your .PHP or .JS files, and then the WYSIWYG editor makes it possible for you to see your edits as they appear live. Also, all changes which you make and keep can be demonstrated quickly on the net, meaning you can preview them with your web browser and go back to create more changes, in case you are not satisfied with the result.

You don’t have to download any files, to edit them in your personal computer and then to re–upload them back in your hosting account. All of the editors are accessible via the buttons near the top of the file table or from your right–click contextual menus.

The File Manager lists all files and folders using a simple to comprehend alphabetical arrangement. All the files pertaining to the many hosts are organized inside different folders that are named after their respective domains, which means you can easily recognize them. This is really useful when you are managing several sites concurrently. There isn’t any chance to get lost or to feel confused amidst the multitude of files and folders in your web hosting account.

To gain access to the files with a specific host, just choose it in the drop–down menu near the top of the file table. Alternatively, you can easily double–click on its folder and you are immediately sent to a table listing its files exclusively.

Dealing with your files is user–friendly and easy with the DatotaHost Site Control Panel. You’ll get a file managing environment that’s very close to your desktop computer’s file explorer. You’re able to drag and drop files and control all of them with a right mouse–click. With the integrated review solution, you can observe photos the same as they will be on the Internet, and through the integrated file editors you can create adjustments for your files instantly.

If you want guidance controlling your files, you are able to consult the huge array of posts and how–to video clips, which you could get with only a click of the mouse.

You can handle a multitude of files concurrently while using the multi–selection ability of the DatotaHost File Manager. All you need to do is simply press the Control key and click on the files or directories that you want to pick. In order to choose a group of files/folders in a row at the same time, click on the first file/folder, press the Shift key and afterwards choose the final file or folder in the set.

When you have chosen the required files/folders, you can either drag them to a specific place, or employ a variety of actions to them when using the right–click contextual menu or maybe the buttons at the top of the file table.

There’s a single popular approach to guard a folder with a password – by creating an .htaccess file. In case, however, you’re not technically qualified sufficiently, you will have difficulties doing it all by yourself. To generate things easy for you, we have included an easy–to–use password protection interface to the File Manager obtainable inside the Site Control Panel.

To make use of this option, simply right–click on a folder and select Password Protection. Then fill out the username and the security password that you’d like to use and click on the button. That’s all. The chosen directory is going to be hidden from the public eye and will be available only to previously approved users.