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File Manager

The File Manager is used to upload and organize files on your website. Depending on the way your website is configured, your access to the File Manager may vary. The full-featured version of the File Manager is shown below.

Working with folders

The left-side of the File Manager contains a list of folders that exist on your website. This is called the Folder Column.

Navigating

To highlight a folder, click on it one time.

To open a folder, double-click on it.

To go one folder higher in the file system, double-click on the One Level Up option. (You can also use the Path Browser above the Folder Column to quickly navigate back to higher folder levels.)

Creating new folders

You can create a new folder by selecting the New button underneath the Folder Column. After you type a name for the folder, press the ENTER key to commit your changes.

***Note: New folders are always created inside of the current folder.

Renaming folders

To rename a folder, select it from the Folder Column by clicking on it one time. Next, select the Rename button under the Folder Column. When you are done renaming the folder, press the ENTER key to commit your changes.

Deleting folders

To delete a folder, select it from the Folder Column by clicking on it one time. Next, select the Delete button under the Folder Column. You will be prompted to confirm your action.

***Note: The File Manager will permanently delete all files and folders inside of the selected folder. Since there is no way to undo this action, you should contact your designer and/or create a backup of your website before deleting anything!

Working with files

The right-side of the File Manager contains a list of files that exist in the current folder on your website. This is called the File Column.

Selecting files

To highlight a file, click on it one time.

To select a file, double-click on it or highlight it and then choose the Select File option. (The Select File option only exists in certain versions of the File Manager when selecting a file is necessary.)

Downloading files

You can download any file from your website by highlighting it and then selecting the Download button underneath the File Column.

***Note: The download feature is not intended to be used as a backup mechanism. To download a large number of files, please ask Web Services about obtaining access to your website.

Renaming files

To rename a file, select it from the File Column by clicking on it one time. Next, select the Rename button under the File Column. When you are done renaming the file, press the ENTER key to commit your changes.

Deleting files

To delete a file, select it from the File Column by clicking on it one time. Next, select the Delete button under the File Column. You will be prompted to confirm your action.

***Note: The File Manager will permanently delete the file. Since there is no way to undo this action, you should contact your designer and/or create a backup of your website before deleting anything!

Uploading files

To upload a file to your website, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the appropriate folder (see Working with folders > Navigating for details)
2. Select the Upload control at the bottom-left side of the File Manager
3. Browse your computer and select the file that you wish to upload

Your upload will begin immediately. Upon completion, the file will appear at the bottom of the File Column.

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