What is File Manager?

File Manager is a web-based program that allows you to completely manage your Web site without the need for FTP. File Manager provides you with numerous management options not found in FTP programs including the ability to edit file content and reset file permissions.
Files within File Manager are organized using directories (folders). Directories contain files and other directories. When using File Manager, you will use one root directory which contains all other directories and files. Your Web site content is stored in a main directory called htdocs.

Accessing File Manager

Please Note: Using File Manager is not necessary if you created a Web site using ImageCafé®. Web site files will be automatically updated each time you make and publish changes.

  1. Log in to account manager: http://www.networksolutions.com.  If you've forgotten your log-in information, please visit: https://www.networksolutions.com/manage-it/forget-login.jsp.
  2. Click Web Hosting >Manage Web Hosting located on the left navigation menu.
  3. Click on the hosting package listed.
  4. Click FTP & Content Publishing > File Manager.
  5. Click htdocs.

File Manager Basics

There are many ways to manage files and folders using File Manager that include the following:

  • Upload file and folders from your local computer
  • Download files from File Manager to your local computer
  • Create new files and folders
  • View detailed information about files and folders
  • Set file and folder permissions
  • Edit content contained on files
  • Delete files and folders
  • View two files at one time

For more detailed information about File Manager, go to the File Manager Setup Guide

Uploading Files and Folders

To upload files and folders from your local computer to File Manager:

  1. Click Upload.
  2. Click Browse at the bottom of the page to search your local computer.
  3. Select a file or folder and click Open.
  4. Click Upload.

To upload multiple files, click Multiple Upload.

Compressed File Upload

To upload a compressed or .zip file:

  1. Click Upload.
  2. Click Browse at the bottom of the page to the compressed file.
  3. Select the compressed file and click Open.
  4. Click Upload.

To uncompress the file, click on it.

By default, all files within the file have been selected.

Click Go to display each file in the Files Menu. 

Please Note: If uploading large files, keep in mind that sessions lasting more than 120 seconds will result in a "500 Internal Server Error" message. If this occurs, use an FTP client such as CuteFTP or your web browser to upload files to the FTP server.

Downloading Files and Folders

To download files and folder from File Manager to your local computer:

  1. Click Download.
  2. Select the file or folder you want to download.
  3. Select Open to view the file (or folder) or Save to save the file or folder to your desktop. If saving the file to your desktop, create a name a click Save.

The file or folder is now on your desktop. A copy of the file or folder will remain in the File Manager unless you delete it.

Please Note: If you are downloading multiple files or folders, you will have to select a compression type from the menu at the bottom of the page.

Please Note: If your server does not have extension modules that will handle the various compression types needed to download multiple files or folders, they will not be available in the menu. Contact your system administrator if you need to have them installed.

 Create New File

When you create a new file, you will have the ability to insert and edit text using the text editor provided.

To create a new file in the htdocs directory:

  1. Click New File.
  2. Add text using the text editor.
  3. Create a name for the file.
  4. Click Save after naming the file.

Please Note: When naming a new file, it's important to use an extension such as .doc, .txt or .gif. Never leave an open space between words or numbers when naming files. If you want to separate words, use an underscore (_).

A properly named file should look like this: Test_file.doc. 

Create New Folder

To create a new folder (directory):

  1. Click New Folder.
  2. Use the open field at the bottom of the page and type in the name of the new folder.
  3. Click Create.

A properly named file should look like this: Test_file.