The Dragon Web Hosting File Manager
A File Manager brimming with the whole set of tools you could need
Used as FTP (File Transfer Protocol) software alternatives, web–based file management tools have always been sluggish and poor in capabilities. Still, with the File Manager built in the Dragon Web Hosting Website Control Panel, you won’t only employ a fast, intuitive and easy–to–use file administration client, but also an app that will make a third–party FTP program unneeded. Check out some of the capabilities that we have integrated into our File Manager.
Drag–and–drop file uploads
Add data files without any difficulty
Moving data files between your computer and any of your web sites is right now quick and simple, because of the drag–and–drop functionality available from the File Manager. You can easily pull files from your personal computer and drop them in your Website Control Panel over a secure SSL connection. That’s all. It usually takes just a few seconds to add a data file and a bit longer for the bigger files and directories.
You don’t have to set up any third–party software or Internet browser plugins. The drag–and–drop feature included in the File Manager operates just as well on all main operating systems.
Right–click context menus
Discover all of the available file managing possibilities with simply a click of the mouse
Due to the right–click menus we’ve integrated in the File Manager, you’ll be able to edit all of your files incredibly easy. Simply click on a file or folder and from the panel that will appear, select the action you want. You’ll be able to rename, copy, move, download, edit, preview, archive, unarchive and delete just about any selected file. When you click a folder, you can also view the option to make a completely new sub–folder or file inside it.
If you select multiple files or folders, it is easy to apply the same procedures for all of them simultaneously.
Archive/Unarchive files
Deal with massive files incredibly easily
On account of the internal archive/unarchive option, the File Manager really helps to handle enormous files never having to use FTP. It’s possible to reduce the size of a directory into a small size by clicking on the Compress button or access the belongings in an archived folder through the Extract button. Whenever compressing a directory as well as a bunch of files, you can also select the archive extension (.ZIP, .RAR or .TAR.GZ) and then the title of one’s archive file.
Online file editors
Manage files directly from your Website Control Panel
From your File Manager it’s possible to modify your files instantly on the Internet when using the built–in software instruments. The text editor shows the files in a plain text formatting, the code editor has syntax emphasizing for your personal .PHP or .JS files, and the WYSIWYG editor allows you to see your changes while they show up online. All the changes you make and keep can be displayed right away online, so it’s possible to preview them in your own Internet browser and get back to generate more edits, in case you are not satisfied with the result.
You do not have to download your files, to change them on your desktop computer and to re–upload them into your account. All the editors are accessible via the buttons at the top of the file table or at the right–click contextual menus.
A logical folder structure
All of your files sorted out in a convenient–to–use approach
When you are working with a couple of websites at the same time, it’s vital that you have every little thing structured. With many other File Managers, revising a multitude of sites within the exact same hosting account is extremely challenging. Using our File Manager, you’ll see that it’s actually pretty easy. Every web site has its own directory, that you’ll quickly identify, and all of the files related to the specified website can be found there.
And then to make everything so much easier, you will find a drop–down menu from which you can quickly pick on exactly which host you want to work inside the File Manager. Our clever system will take you there within seconds.
A user–friendly interface
A File Manager intended for real people
Dealing with your files is user–friendly and quick employing the Dragon Web Hosting Website Control Panel. You’ll get a file managing setting that’s very close to your desktop machine’s file explorer. You are able to drag & drop files and manage them with a right click of the mouse. When using the in–built review solution, you will see pics the same as they will show up on the web, and via the bundled file editors you could make improvements to your files right away.
Any time you need help taking care of your files, you can consider the big set of posts and how–to instructional videos, which you could get with just a click of the mouse.
Work with multiple files
Modify a number of files at the same time
Our File Manager can help you save lots of time when working with multiple files. It’s possible to pick multiple files at a time and apply a pre–selected activity to them precisely like you do on your desktop machine or laptop. To select arbitrary files at the same time, simply press the Control key, and to pick a number of adjoining files, use the Shift key. It’s that easy.
After getting chosen the files, you are able to instantly transfer them to an additional location making use of the drag & drop option. By means of the right–click contextual menu and also the buttons above the file table, you can use a myriad of other activities – you are able to copy, rename, delete, download and modify your files, change file permissions, etc.
Quick & simple password protection options
The easiest method to protect your details
If you want to password–protect a folder in your site, you have got to configure an .htaccess file by yourself. Expectedly, this could be time–absorbing and complicated if you’re not well–trained in website hosting. Using the File Manager, you may create a password–protected folder and hide its contents from the general public with merely a handful of mouse–clicks.
All you have to execute is right–click a directory, choose Password Protection and then pick the Add selection. And then just define a username as well as a security password. No additional setup is required and there is no need to deal with an .htaccess file. Our system will take care of every little thing for you.