# File Manager
Use File Manager to browse, upload, edit, move, and delete files directly in Client Area.
Access can be controlled by the administrator in:
Configuration -> Other -> Disable Privileges -> Manage Related Hosting -> Manage File Manager
By default, this feature is enabled for end users and can also be delegated through Shared Access.
# Management
PanelAlpha File Manager includes a complete set of daily file actions.
# File actions
- Move Back — go to the previous location.
- Move Forward — go to the next location in history.
- Refresh — reload the current file list.
- Add New File — create a new empty file.
- Add New Folder — create a folder.
- Upload — send files from your computer to hosting.
- Delete — remove selected files/folders.
- Copy — copy selected files/folders.
- Paste — paste copied/cut files/folders.
- Cut — move selected files/folders.
- Show Hidden Files — show or hide hidden files (for example dotfiles).
# File details
In Table View, each row shows:
- Name - file/folder name
- Size - file size in relevant units
- Type - file type
- Date - creation or last modified date
# Additional options
Use top-right controls to change how files are displayed.
- Table View - rows with detailed columns
- Grid View - visual tile layout
- Full Screen - maximize File Manager in browser view
- About - opens File Manager component details
- Status (
iicon) - bottom-right indicator showing operation status and file-operation errors.