Using folder operations
Folder operations is a feature that enables you to manage the files and folders you use with Windows 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 siteorganization's file system.
FTP Folder: displays the files and sub-directories of your siteorganization's FTP directory.
FTP Log Folder: displays the files and sub-directories where the FTP log files for your siteorganization are stored.
Web Folder: displays the files and sub-directories of your siteorganization's Web directory.
Web Log Folder: displays the files and sub-directories where the Web log files for your siteorganization are stored.
To upload files:
Go to the folder operations section of the File Manager.
In the Folder Operation section, click Upload files.
Select the folder to which you want to upload files.
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.
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.
To create a file:
Select the folder in which you want to create the new file.
In the Folder Operation section, click New File.
Enter a name for the file in the right pane.
Enter content to the file.
Click Save.
A Notification message is displayed at the top of the page, regarding the status of the performed action.
To create a folder:
Select the folder in which you want to create a new folder.
In the Folder Operation section, click New Folder.
Enter the name for the folder.
Click Create New Folder.
The folder is added and displayed in the left pane.
To delete a file or folder:
In the Folder Operation section, click Delete.
Select the files and folders you want to delete.
Select the Delete all subdirectories check box to delete all folders under a folder or folders marked for deletion.
Click Delete selected files and directories to delete files or folders recursively.
To rename a file or folder:
In the Folder Operation section, click Rename.
Select the file or folder you want to rename.
Enter a new name for the folder or file.
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.
To edit a file:
Select next to the file name, whose content you wish to change.
Change the content in the right pane.
Click Save. The changes are updated immediately.
Note: Log files cannot be changed using the File Manager.