Developer Tools

File Manager

Browse, upload, edit, and manage your WordPress files directly from the dashboard — or connect over SFTP with your favorite desktop client. Either way, your files are always within reach.

  • No FTP client needed
  • SFTP included
  • Built-in code editor
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File Manager

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What You Can Do

Manage files your way

A full file manager in your browser, plus SFTP for when you want your usual desktop workflow.

Full Web File Manager

Browse, upload, rename, edit, and delete files directly in your browser — no FTP client needed for everyday tasks.

Built-in Code Editor

Open any text file in a syntax-highlighted editor to make quick edits to wp-config.php, .htaccess, or theme files without leaving the dashboard.

SFTP Access

Prefer a desktop client? Connect with FileZilla, Cyberduck, Transmit, or any SFTP client using the credentials in your site's Settings tab.

Sane Default Permissions

Files are set to 644 and directories to 755 by default, keeping your site secure without ever needing risky 777 permissions.

Good to Know

Upload limits by access method

Web File Manager

Up to 256 MB per upload

SFTP

No file size limit

Terminal / WP-CLI

Bulk moves & large imports

FAQ

Common questions about file access

No — for security, only SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) is supported. Any FTP client that supports SFTP, such as FileZilla, Cyberduck, or Transmit, will work.

The browser-based file manager supports uploads up to 256 MB. For larger files, use SFTP, which has no size limit, or the terminal for bulk transfers.

Yes. Click any text file in the file manager to open it in the built-in code editor with syntax highlighting — handy for quick edits to wp-config.php, .htaccess, or theme files.

Your SFTP host, port, username, and password are listed in your site's Settings tab. Use them with any SFTP client to connect directly to your site's files.

Manage your files without leaving the browser

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