File Manager Basics

The File Manager lets you manage all your server files directly from your browser.

Basic Operations

Viewing Files

• Files are displayed in a list view
• Folders appear with folder icons
• File sizes and modification dates are shown
• Click folders to navigate inside

Creating Files

1. Click "New File" button
2. Enter filename (include extension)
3. Click "Create"
4. File will open in editor

Creating Folders

1. Click "New Folder" button
2. Enter folder name
3. Click "Create"
4. Folder will appear in current directory

Editing Files

Text Files

• Click on any text file to open editor
• Make your changes
• Click "Save" to apply
• Changes take effect immediately (may need server restart)

Common Files to Edit

• server.properties: Server configuration
• eula.txt: EULA acceptance
• ops.json: Operator list
• whitelist.json: Whitelist entries
• plugins/: Plugin configuration files

Uploading Files

Single File Upload

1. Click "Upload" button
2. Select file from your computer
3. Wait for upload to complete
4. File appears in current directory

Multiple File Upload

1. Click "Upload" button
2. Select multiple files (Ctrl/Cmd + Click)
3. All files upload simultaneously
4. Progress shown for each file

Drag and Drop

• Drag files from your computer
• Drop into file manager window
• Files upload automatically
• Works with folders too

Downloading Files

Single File

• Click on file name
• File downloads to your computer
• Original file remains on server

Multiple Files

1. Select files (checkboxes)
2. Click "Download" button
3. Files download as ZIP archive
4. Extract on your computer

File Permissions

Understanding Permissions

• Read: Can view file contents
• Write: Can edit file contents
• Execute: Can run scripts/executables

Changing Permissions

1. Right-click on file
2. Select "Permissions"
3. Set desired permissions
4. Click "Apply"

Advanced Features

Search

• Use search bar to find files
• Search by name or content
• Filter by file type
• Search within folders

Best Practices

• Backup before editing: Always create backups before making changes
• Test changes: Test configuration changes on a test server first
• Keep organized: Use folders to organize files logically
• Document changes: Note what you changed and why

Troubleshooting

Can't edit file

• Check file permissions
• Ensure file isn't locked by server
• Try stopping server before editing

Upload fails

• Check file size limits
• Verify file isn't corrupted
• Ensure sufficient disk space

Changes not applying

• Restart server after changes
• Check for syntax errors
• Verify file saved correctly

For more advanced file management, check our advanced file manager guide.