The arcton hosting File Manager
Forget all about FTP clients using the File Manager

We give you a drag & drop File Manager, which features a list of time and effort saving instruments like an inbuilt graphic viewer and a selection of file writers. You can make instantaneous uploads, archive/unarchive files, adjust permissions and a lot more. The resources are well–organized and easy to use with big action control keys and right–click context menus. Have a look at the different apps and functions integrated in the arcton hosting File Manager.
Drag ’n’ drop file uploads
The least complicated way to upload data files
Importing files with an FTP tool is an outdated and quite an insecure way of shifting data files from your desktop computer or notebook to a web server. That’s why, we have integrated drag–and–drop data file publish support in the File Manager. Just drag the data files that you need to add from your desktop into your Internet browser and they will start to upload in your website hosting account over a protected SSL connection.
You don’t need to install any additional computer software, web browser add–ons or apps. The drag–and–drop capability operates equally well on Windows, Mac or Linux.
Right–click context menus
See all the available file control possibilities with only a mouse–click
On account of the right–click menus we have put into the File Manager, you are able to edit your files in a time and effort saving manner. Click on a file or folder and from the panel which will show up, decide on the actions that you’d like. You can rename, copy, move, download, edit, preview, archive, unarchive and delete just about any chosen file. Should you click a folder, additionally, you will view the option to create a new sub–folder or file within it.
Whenever you select numerous files or folders, you will be able to use the same measures for all of them simultaneously.
Archive/Unarchive files
Handle enormous files easily
Due to the built in archive/unarchive solution, the File Manager makes it possible for you to handle big files and not have to use FTP. You’ll be able to reduce the size of a folder into a compact size by simply clicking on the Compress button or access the items in an archived folder through the Extract button. Whenever compressing a folder as well as a group of files, it’s possible to choose the archive extension (.ZIP, .RAR or .TAR.GZ) and the title of the archive file.
Online file editors
The fastest way for you to change your files
Our File Manager lets you edit your files entirely on the web server without needing to download, change and re–upload them. It’s possible to adjust your files straight away on the Internet, employing the built in editors. We offer a code editor with syntax emphasizing for your .PHP or .JS files, a WYSIWYG editor for HTML files, and a standard text editor for the more skilled end users.
You can access every single file editor through the right–click contextual menus. All corrections produced to the files are shown quickly online – it is easy to directly preview them in your Internet browser.
A logical folder structure
All your files arranged with a simple to use manner
The File Manager shows all of the files and directories in a clear to see alphabetical arrangement. The whole set of files related to the many hosts are structured into independent directories which are titled after their individual domains, which enables you to effortlessly recognize them. This is actually useful when you are managing different sites simultaneously. There is no chance to stray or to feel bewildered amongst the great number of files and folders within your web hosting account.
To access the files under a specific host, just select it from the drop–down navigation near the top of the file table. As an alternative, you can easily double–click on its folder and you are without delay transported to a table showing its files exclusively.
A user–friendly interface
A File Manager created for real people
Dealing with your files is user–friendly and painless making use of arcton hosting Site Control Panel. You are going to try a file managing atmosphere that is not far from your personal computer’s file explorer. It is possible to drag & drop files and deal with all of them with a right click of the mouse. With the in–built review option, you can see pictures exactly like they will show up online, and throughout the enclosed file editors you can easily make corrections for your files immediately.
Any time you need help managing your files, you are able to consider the large number of articles and how–to video tutorials, that you can find using a mouse–click.
Work with multiple files
Transform a lot of files at the same time
You can easily manage many files simultaneously while using the multi–selection ability of the arcton hosting File Manager. Everything you should do is actually press the Control key and then click on the files or directories that you like to select. If you need to select a list of files/folders in a row at once, click the first file/folder, click the Shift key and then pick the last file or folder within the selection.
If you have selected the required files/folders, you may either drag them to a specific place, or use diverse actions to them when using the right–click contextual menu or the buttons at the top of the file table.
Quick & simple password protection options
The simplest way to take care of your details
There is one common way for you to guard a folder with a security password – by generating an .htaccess file. In case, however, you aren’t technically qualified sufficiently, you’ll have difficulties doing it by yourself. To help make things simple for you, we have included an easy–to–use password protection user interface to the File Manager available inside the Site Control Panel.
To make use of the option, just right–click on a folder and pick Password Protection. After that add the user name as well as the pass word that you’d like to employ and press the button. That’s it. The chosen folder will be undetectable from the regular website visitors and will also be available just to approved users.