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Managing Files

The File Manager allows you to work with all of your server’s files directly from your web browser, just like using File Explorer on Windows or Finder on macOS. No need for FTP clients or command-line access!

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Understanding the Interface

  • File List - Shows all files and folders in the current directory
  • Breadcrumbs - Navigation trail at the top showing your current location
  • Action Buttons - Tools for creating, uploading, and managing files
  • Context Menus - Right-click or three-dots menu for file operations

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Moving Around Directories

  • Enter Folders - Click on any folder name to open it
  • Go Back - Use the breadcrumb navigation at the top
  • Home Directory - Click the server name to return to the root folder

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File Operations

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Creating New Content

Upload Files

Click Upload to add files from your computer. Supports drag-and-drop for easy uploading.

New Folder

Create a new directory to organize your server files.

New File

Create a blank file and open it directly in the built-in text editor.

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Single File/Folder Actions

Right-click any file or folder, or click the three-dots menu (⋮) to access these options:
Opens text files in a powerful, browser-based code editor with:
  • Syntax highlighting for common file types
  • Line numbers and search functionality
  • Auto-save capabilities
  • Multiple tabs for editing several files
  • Text Files: Preview content without editing
  • Images: Full-screen image viewer
  • Logs: Formatted display for easy reading
  • Rename: Change the file or folder name
  • Move: Relocate to a different directory
  • Copy: Create a duplicate in any location
  • Download: Save to your local computer
  • Archive: Compress selected items into a .zip file
  • Decompress: Extract .zip, .tar.gz, or .rar files
  • Bulk Archive: Great for backing up worlds or configurations

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Bulk File Operations

Need to manage multiple files at once?
  1. Select Files - Use checkboxes next to file names
  2. Select All - Check the header checkbox to select everything
  3. Bulk Actions - A toolbar appears with options to:
    • Move all selected files to another directory
    • Archive multiple files into a single .zip
    • Delete multiple files simultaneously
Deletion is Permanent: Files deleted through the File Manager cannot be recovered. Always create backups of important files before making changes.

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Common File Management Tasks

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Uploading Server Files

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Navigate to Target Directory

Use the file browser to go to where you want to upload files
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Click Upload

Select the Upload button in the top toolbar
3

Add Files

Either click to browse files or drag-and-drop directly into the upload window
4

Monitor Progress

Watch the upload progress bar and wait for completion

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Installing Mods or Plugins

Many mods and plugins come as .zip files:
  1. Upload the .zip file to your server
  2. Right-click the uploaded file
  3. Select “Decompress” to extract the contents
  4. Move files to the appropriate directories (usually mods/ or plugins/)
  5. Delete the original .zip file to save space

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Editing Configuration Files

Server configuration files (like server.properties, config.yml) can be edited directly:
  1. Navigate to the configuration file
  2. Right-click and select “Edit”
  3. Make changes using the built-in code editor
  4. Save your changes (Ctrl+S or Cmd+S)
  5. Restart your server to apply the new settings

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File Types and Handling

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Supported File Types

  • Fully editable in the browser
  • Syntax highlighting available
  • Real-time validation for some formats
  • Preview in full-screen viewer
  • Thumbnail previews in file list
  • Direct upload support
  • Extract directly on the server
  • Create archives from selected files
  • View contents before extraction
  • Download only (cannot edit)
  • Upload and manage normally
  • Important for game servers and plugins

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Best Practices

Regular Backups

Create archives of important folders like worlds, configs, and player data

Organize Files

Keep your server organized with clear folder structures

Test Changes

Make backups before editing configuration files

Monitor Disk Space

Regularly clean up unnecessary files to prevent storage issues

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Troubleshooting File Issues

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Upload Problems

  • Large Files: Break down large uploads into smaller chunks
  • Connection Issues: Check your internet connection and try again
  • File Permissions: Some files may require server restart after upload

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Editor Issues

  • File Won’t Save: Check if the server has sufficient disk space
  • Syntax Errors: Use the editor’s error highlighting to identify issues
  • Encoding Problems: Ensure files use UTF-8 encoding for special characters

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Performance Tips

  • Limit Concurrent Operations: Avoid running multiple heavy file operations simultaneously
  • Use Archives: Compress large directories before downloading
  • Clear Browser Cache: If the interface becomes slow or unresponsive