Used as FTP client substitutes, web–based file managers have always been sluggish and poor in features. However, with the File Manager included in the ERC Hosting Web Hosting Control Panel, you will not only have a fast, responsive and time and effort saving file management software, but also a software instrument that will make a third party FTP program unneeded. Take a look at a few of the characteristics that we have included in our File Manager.
Drag ’n’ drop file upload options
Transmit data files to your websites with no trouble
The File Manager in your Web Hosting Control Panel features a swift, drag–and–drop function that will assist you to move data files between your PC and your website hosting account with no need to use an FTP client. You can easily drag files from your computer and drop them in your Web Hosting Control Panel with a click of the mouse by using a protected SSL connection.
The drag’n’drop function is incorporated into the Web Hosting Control Panel, so that you don’t need to mount any third–party computer software to employ it. It also works well on all major Os’s, so all you need to do to apply it is sign in to your File Manager.
Right–click context menus
Discover each of the easily accessible file control options with only a mouse–click
Due to the right–click menus that we have put into the File Manager, you can revise your files easier than ever. Simply click on a file or directory and with the panel that will appear, opt for the activity that you would like. You’ll be able to rename, copy, move, download, edit, preview, archive, unarchive and delete just about any chosen file. Should you click a folder, you will also view the option to make a completely new sub–folder or file inside.
Whenever you select different files or folders, it’s possible to apply identical measures for all of them simultaneously.
Archive/Unarchive files
Be in charge of archives with only a click of the mouse
The File Manager is equipped with an internal archive/unarchive option that can help you upload substantial archives and extract them in your hosting account in the blink of an eye. The moment compressing a file or folder, it’s possible to decide on the name of the archive that’ll be created along with its extension – .ZIP, .RAR or .TAR.GZ. In addition, you’ll be able to archive current files or folders with just a mouse–click.
The archive/unarchive alternative offered by the File Manager enables you to use big files right from your Web Hosting Control Panel. You don’t have to work with any third–party software just like an FTP client so as to upload a large file in your account or download an archive in your desktop.
Online file editors
The most rapid way to alter your files
Our File Manager permits you to revise your files entirely on the server without having to download, change and then re–upload them. You can adjust your files instantly online, using our built in editors. Our company offers a code editor offering syntax highlighting for your .JS or .PHP files, a WYSIWYG editor for HTML files, in addition to a standard text editor for more expert users.
You have access to every file editor when using the right–click context menus. All of the corrections produced to the files are reflected automatically online – it is possible to directly examine them inside your Internet browser.
A logical folder structure
All your files sorted inside a simple to use way
When you are handling a lot of different sites at the same time, it is highly recommendable for you to have every little thing arranged. With other File Managers, editing several sites in the exact same hosting account can be very challenging. Using our File Manager, you will find that it’s actually quite easy. Every website does have its own directory, which you can straight away identify, including all of the files associated with the given web site are placed there.
And also to make things even easier, you will find there’s a drop–down menu from which it’s easy to choose on which host you want to work in the File Manager. Our smart system will take you there in no time.
A user–friendly interface
A File Manager created for real people
Making use of your files is intuitive and easy to do with the ERC Hosting Web Hosting Control Panel. You are going to experience a file management environment that’s not far from your personal computer’s file explorer. It is possible to drag & drop files and manage them with a right click of the mouse. Thanks to the internal review option, you will observe photos the same as they will appear on the Internet, and via the included file editors you can easily make corrections in your files quickly.
If you need support handling your files, you’re able to make reference to the massive collection of articles and how–to educational videos, which you could find using a mouse–click.
Work with multiple files
Transform multiple files at the same time
Using the ERC Hosting File Manager, you’re able to select a lot of files or directories exactly like you do on your desktop computer or laptop. Simply keep pressed the Control (Command for Apple’s Mac OS) key and then click the desired files/folders. If you’d like, to pick a large amount of files/folders simultaneously, click on one file/folder, press the Shift key and click on any other file or folder.
After you have selected all of the files that you want to, it is easy to drag them into a distinct location, or make use of the right–click context menu to find out a list of the accessible activities.
Quick & simple password protection options
The ultimate way to protect your details
There’s one standard path to protect a folder using a pass word – by creating an .htaccess file. In case, however, you aren’t technologically competent enough, you’ll have difficulties carrying it out without any help. To generate things straightforward, we’ve included an easy–to–work–with password protection user interface to the File Manager obtainable within the Web Hosting Control Panel.
To use this option, simply right–click on a folder and select Password Protection. Then submit the username plus the pass word which you want to employ and press the button. That’s it. The picked folder will be hidden by the public eye and will also be accessible to authorized account holders.