The SpitfireHost.com File Manager

The File Manager in your Web Control Panel includes a swift, drag–and–drop feature that will allow you to transfer files between your PC and your website hosting account without having to employ an FTP client. You can easily drag data files from your computer and drop them in your Web Control Panel with a click of the mouse using a protected SSL connection.

The drag’n’drop function is included in the Web Control Panel, therefore, you do not need to set up any third–party software pack to take full advantage of it. It also works well on all popular Os’s, so all you have to do to use it is log into your File Manager.

On account of the right–click menus we’ve included on the File Manager, you can alter your files in a time and effort saving manner. Simply click on a file or directory and with the panel which will show up, pick the action that you want. You’ll be able to rename, copy, move, download, edit, preview, archive, unarchive and delete just about any chosen file. When you click on a folder, you will also see the option to establish a brand new sub–folder or file inside.

If you select multiple files or folders, it is possible to use the exact same procedures to all of them simultaneously.

Due to the integrated archive/unarchive solution, the File Manager enables you to handle big files without having to use FTP. It’s easy to shrink a folder into a lightweight size by simply clicking on the Compress button or gain access to the items in an archived folder through the Extract button. When compressing a directory or multiple files, you can also select the archive extension (.ZIP, .RAR or .TAR.GZ) and the title of one’s archive file.

With the File Manager you can easily alter your files instantly online working with the built–in software tools. The text editor reveals the files in a plain text format, the code editor features syntax displaying for one’s .PHP or .JS files, and the WYSIWYG editor lets you to see your changes as they show up online. All the changes you create and save can be reflected straight away on the Internet, which enables you to review them within your Internet browser and go back to create more modifications, in case you are not happy with the result.

There’s no need to download any files whatsoever, to modify them with your personal computer and then to re–upload them back in your hosting account. All of the editors are available via the buttons at the top of the file table or from the right–click context menus.

When you’re managing a bunch of sites concurrently, it’s highly recommendable for you to have everything arranged. With other File Managers, revising several sites in the exact same web hosting account is quite tricky. With the File Manager, you’ll find that it’s in fact pretty simple. Each site features its own directory, that you’ll straight away recognize, including all of the files associated with the specified site are found there.

And to make things even easier, you will find a drop–down menu from which it’s easy to select on exactly which web host you intend to work inside the File Manager. Our clever system will lead you there in seconds.

The SpitfireHost.com File Manager is designed in such a manner as to help you feel just like working with the file explorer on your desktop. It features a possibility to drag your files and to drop them in a preferred area and shows all of the obtainable edit options upon clicking the right computer mouse button. Furthermore, the tool carries an inbuilt file preview option and other file editors that can help you manage your files in real time directly from your Web Control Panel.

Also, we have enclosed a group of file management posts and how–to video lessons so that you can rather quickly learn how to work with the tool.

Our File Manager will save you a lot of time when you use multiple files. You can select many different files simultaneously and apply a preferred activity to them just like you do with your desktop computer or notebook. To choose arbitrary files at the same time, just press the Control key, and to choose a couple of nearby files, use the Shift key. It is that easy.

After you have chosen the files, you can actually at once transfer them to an additional spot thanks to the drag & drop option. With the help of the right–click context menu and also the buttons on top of the file table, you are able to use a myriad of other actions – it is easy to copy, rename, delete, download and modify your files, transform file permissions, etc.

There’s a single standard technique to secure a directory with a password – by creating an .htaccess file. If, however, you’re not technically skilled sufficiently, you’ll have issues doing it all by yourself. To help with making things simple for you, we’ve added an uncomplicated password protection user interface to the File Manager available in the Web Control Panel.

To make use of the option, just right–click on a directory and choose Password Protection. After that set the login name plus the security password that you want to make use of and press the button. That’s all. The chosen directory is hidden from the public eye and will be available only to previously approved account holders.