The 3X Hosting File Manager

The File Manager in your Online Control Panel includes a rapid, drag’n’drop functionality that will let you transfer data files between your computer and your hosting profile without needing to use an FTP (File Transfer Protocol) client. You can pull files from your personal computer and drop them in your Online Control Panel with a click of the mouse through a safe SSL connection.

The drag & drop feature is integrated into the Online Control Panel, which means you don’t need to mount any third party software pack to make use of it. It will also work on all leading Operating Systems, so all you should do to employ it is sign in to your File Manager.

We’ve given our best to make the File Manager as easy–to–use as it can be, so you can create changes to your files. Apart from the typical command bar near the top of the web page, we have now also included right–click context menus with all the simple file management choices. Click on a file or folder and pick the action you’d like to have within the list which will pop–up.

You can easily rename, copy, move, download, edit, preview, archive, unarchive and delete any file or directory you decide on with a click of the mouse. Should you click a directory, it is possible to set up a brand new directory or file in it.

The right–click option is available as well if you select different files or folders simultaneously.

The File Manager features an integrated archive/unarchive option that can assist you upload huge archives and then extract them within your web hosting account blazingly fast. Once compressing a file or folder, you will be able to select the name of the archive that is to be created as well as its extension – .ZIP, .RAR or .TAR.GZ. Furthermore, you are able to archive active files or folders with a click of the mouse.

The archive/unarchive option provided by the File Manager means that you can use substantial files straight from your Online Control Panel. You don’t have to work with any third party software such as an FTP client in an effort to upload a big file in your account or to download any archive to your desktop.

We have integrated a pair of file editors within the Online Control Panel to assist you to make easy and quick alterations to your files and never have to implement third party software packs. Within the File Manager you can find a WYSIWYG editor that will help you keep an eye on all the current changes you make in real time, a code editor that includes syntax highlighting for your personal .JS or .PHP files, in addition to a plain text editor for more experienced users. Any changes you create and save can be reflected instantly on the Internet.

You have access to the file editors using the buttons at the top of the file table and also by right–clicking a specific file/folder.

The File Manager lists all of the files and directories using a clear to understand alphabetical order. All of the files pertaining to the various hosts are arranged into separate directories that are referred to as following their respective domain names, so that you can quite easily acknowledge them. This is definitely useful when you are controlling a couple of web sites simultaneously. There isn’t any possibility to stray or to feel really confused amongst the multitude of data files and folders with your account.

To reach the files with a specified host, just select it within the drop–down options menu at the top of the file table. As an alternative, you’ll be able to double–click on its directory and you’ll be at once sent to a table showing its files exclusively.

The majority of web File Managers are slow and very difficult to work with. They give you limited functions and are not really convenient–to–use. We strive to improve that with the 3X Hosting File Manager. It’s meant to be time and effort saving and to resemble a product you already know – the File Manager on your computer.

All of its capabilities, the drag–and–drop file upload solutions, the right–click context menus, the integrated file editors, etc. are there for 1 reason – to help make controlling your site(s) less complicated.

When using the 3X Hosting File Manager, it’s possible to choose numerous files or folders precisely like you do on your desktop computer or laptop. Just keep pressed the Control (Command for Mac OS) key and click on the wanted files/folders. Or, to select a lot of files/folders at the same time, simply click one file/folder, press the Shift key and then click any file or folder.

Once you have selected the whole set of files that you need, it’s possible to drag them to a specified folder, or make use of the right–click context menu to view a list of the available activities.

To password–protect a folder on your site, you have got to set up an .htaccess file manually. Having said that, this can be time–consuming and complex if you are not well–experienced in hosting. Thanks to the File Manager, you can make a password–secured directory and hide all of its items from any users with a few mouse–clicks.

Everything you should do is right–click a directory, pick Password Protection and click on the Add option. And then just state a user name and a password. No supplemental configuration is required and there is no need to handle an .htaccess file. Our system will handle everything for you.