The HQWebHoster File Manager
A File Manager complete with each of the tools you will need
Applied as FTP (File Transfer Protocol) software substitutes, web–based file management tools have always been slow and poor in capabilities. Nevertheless, using the File Manager integrated in the HQWebHoster Website Control Panel, you won’t only employ a quick, responsive and easy–to–use file managing interface, but also a software instrument that will make a third party FTP software unneeded. Take a look at a few of the features that we have built–into our File Manager.
Drag ’n’ drop file uploads
The most straightforward method to upload data files
Importing files with an FTP tool is an obsolete and really insecure method for switching data files from your notebook or computer to a web server. By reason of this, we have included drag & drop data file publish support in the File Manager. Simply drag the data files that you need to upload from your desktop computer into your web browser and they will begin to publish in your hosting profile over a safe SSL communication.
You don’t have to mount any additional software pack, browser extensions or web apps. The drag–and–drop feature operates just as well on Windows, Mac or Linux.
Right–click context menus
Handle all files with merely a mouse–click
The majority of File Managers specify all of the activities that you can carry out over a file or directory on the top of the webpage. We think this is not user–friendly enough. Thanks to the File Manager, you can get all of the file control options at the time you right–click a file or folder. This option is also applicable for multiple files/folders.
You can rename, copy, move, download, edit, preview, archive, unarchive and delete any file or directory you select with just a click of the mouse.
Archive/Unarchive files
Work with large files effortlessly
Due to the built–in archive/unarchive option, the File Manager helps you to manage enormous files without the need to use FTP. You can pack a directory into a compact size by simply clicking on the Compress button or gain access to the belongings in an archived directory through the Extract button. Whenever compressing a folder as well as a range of files, it will be easy to choose the archive extension (.ZIP, .RAR or .TAR.GZ) and also the title of one’s archive file.
Integrated file editors
Zero third–party software packages are needed
We’ve incorporated a set of file editors inside the Website Control Panel to guide you to come up with easy and quick changes to your files without the need to use any third party software applications. With the File Manager there is also a WYSIWYG editor that can assist you monitor all the recent changes which you come up with immediately, a code editor that includes syntax emphasizing for your personal .JS or .PHP files, and a plain text editor for more competent customers. Any changes that you come up with and keep can be demonstrated automatically on the Internet.
You have access to the file editors when using the buttons near the top of the file table and / or by right–clicking a specific file/folder.
A logical folder structure
All of your files structured in a convenient–to–use approach
The File Manager shows all of the files and directories in a simple to comprehend alphabetical order. Each of the files related to the different hosts are sorted inside separate folders that are titled after their individual domain names, so it’s possible to instantly acknowledge them. This is really useful in controlling a variety of websites at the same time. There’s no opportunity to get lost or to feel bewildered amongst the variety of files and directories inside your cloud hosting account.
To access the files under a host, simply choose it within the drop–down menu at the top of the file table. Alternatively, you’ll be able to double–click on its directory and you will be instantly sent to a table listing its files exclusively.
A user–friendly interface
A File Manager created for people
Most online File Managers are sluggish and quite difficult to employ. They feature modest functions and aren’t really uncomplicated. We seek to transform that with the HQWebHoster File Manager. It’s meant to be intuitive and to look like something you you’re already familiar with – the File Manager on your personal computer.
All of its capabilities, the drag & drop file upload solutions, the right–click contextual menus, the integrated file editors, etc. exist for one purpose – to make controlling your web site(s) much simpler.
Work with multiple files
Modify a variety of files concurrently
It is simple to make use of numerous files concurrently while using the multi–selection ability of the HQWebHoster File Manager. All that you should do is press the Control key and then click on the files or directories that you would like to choose. In order to pick a couple of files/folders in a row immediately, pick the first file/folder, hold down the Shift key after which choose the final file or folder within the set.
For people with selected the desired files/folders, you can either drag them to a distinct location, or use different activities to them making use of right–click context menu or maybe the buttons near the top of the file table.
1–click password protection options
The easiest method to secure your data
Password protection is the perfect method to confine the means to access a given element of your website that you do not need to be visible to every one. For example, this might be a safe members’ place or an area with copyrighted information that you like just particular customers to access.
From your File Manager you can easily password–secure your site as well as a particular folder within it with a mouse–click. Just right–click a directory, select Password Protection and define the user name as well as password. There’s no need to deal with .htaccess files as well as to create any other adjustments. In the future, simply the website visitors who have your username and password will be able to access your website.
