Using folder operations

Folder operations is a feature that enables you to manage the files and folders you use with Web Hosting services.

Using folder operations you can:

• Upload files

• Create files

• Create folders

• Delete folders

• Rename folders

• Edit files

You can also open or download a file to your local server by selecting it, and clicking either Open or Save in the File Download window.

The following folders are displayed on the File Manager page.

• Root Folder: displays the files and directories for the root user of your site's file system.

• FTP Folder: displays the files and sub-directories of your site's FTP directory.

• FTP Log Folder: displays the files and sub-directories where the FTP log files for your site are stored.

• Web Folder: displays the files and sub-directories of your site's Web directory.

• Web Log Folder: displays the files and sub-directories where the Web log files for your site are stored.

Uploading files

To upload files:

1. Go to the folder operations section of the File Manager.

2. Click Upload files.

3. Select the folder to which you want to upload files.

4. Click Browse to locate the files you want to upload.

• Important: You can upload up to five files at once, provided their total size is less than 4 MB.

4. In the Save As text box, enter a file name.

5. Click Upload.

Status displays the size of the uploaded file.

A Notification message is displayed at the top of the page, regarding the status of the performed action. The uploaded file is displayed in the left pane on the File Manager page.

Creating files

To create a file:

1. Go to the folder operations section of the File Manager.

2. Select the folder in which you want to create the new file.

3. Click New File.

4. Enter a name for the file in the right pane.

5. Enter content to the file.

6. Click Save.

A Notification message is displayed at the top of the page, regarding the status of the performed action.

Creating folders

To create a folder:

1. Go to the folder operations section of the File Manager.

2. Select the folder in which you want to create a new folder.

3. Click New Folder.

4. Enter the name for the folder.

5. Click Create New Folder.

The folder is added and displayed in the left pane.

A Notification message is displayed at the top of the page, regarding the status of the performed action.

Deleting files and folders

To delete a file or folder:

1. Go to the folder operations section of the File Manager.

2. Click Delete from the tool bar.

3. Select the files and folders you want to delete.

4. Select the Delete all subdirectories check box to delete all folders under a folder or folders marked for deletion.

5. Click Delete selected files and directories to delete files or folders recursively.

A Notification message is displayed at the top of the page, regarding the status of the performed action.

Renaming files and folders

To rename a file or folder:

1. Go to the folder operations section of the File Manager.

2. Click Rename from the tool bar.

3. Select the file or folder you want to rename.

4. Enter a new name for the folder or file.

5. Click Rename.

A Notification message is displayed at the top of the page, regarding the status of the performed action. The changed name is displayed in the left pane.

Editing files

To edit a file:

1. Go to the folder operations section of the File Manager.

2. Click Edit from the tool bar.

3. Select the file you want to edit.

4. Edit the file.

5. Click Save.

A Notification message is displayed at the top of the page, regarding the status of the performed action.