File Management

Complete guide to uploading, organizing, and managing digital files.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I upload files in the admin panel?

Navigate to the desired folder (or root), click "Upload" button, select file(s) from your computer, wait for upload to complete. File appears in the current folder. You can upload multiple files at once by selecting multiple files using Ctrl/Cmd + Click or drag and drop multiple files.

How do I organize files in folders in the admin panel?

Navigate to the parent folder (or root), click "New Folder" button, enter folder name. To move files, select file(s) to move, click "Move" or drag and drop, select destination folder, confirm move operation. Create category-based folders, use date-based folders for archives, organize by file type, and create nested folder structures.

How do I edit file information in the admin panel?

Click on any file to edit file name and description, pricing (for paid files), download settings (limits, expiration), package requirements, visibility and access control, and SEO settings. After upload, you can update all these file properties.

How do I search for files in the admin panel?

Use search to find files by file name, file type/extension, tags or categories, date uploaded, and file size. The search functionality helps you quickly locate specific files in your file manager.

File Manager Overview

Accessing File Manager

Navigate to "Files" or "File Manager" from the admin sidebar to:

  • Browse all uploaded files
  • Organize files in folders
  • Upload new files
  • Edit file information
  • Manage file permissions

Uploading Files

Single File Upload

  1. Navigate to the desired folder (or root)
  2. Click "Upload" button
  3. Select file(s) from your computer
  4. Wait for upload to complete
  5. File appears in the current folder

Bulk Upload

Upload multiple files at once:

  • Select multiple files using Ctrl/Cmd + Click
  • Or drag and drop multiple files
  • Monitor upload progress
  • All files upload to the current folder

File Information

After upload, you can edit:

  • File name and description
  • File tags and categories
  • Pricing (for paid files)
  • Download limits
  • Package requirements
  • Visibility settings

Organizing Files

Creating Folders

  1. Navigate to the parent folder (or root)
  2. Click "New Folder" button
  3. Enter folder name
  4. Folder is created and ready for files

Moving Files

To organize files:

  • Select file(s) to move
  • Click "Move" or drag and drop
  • Select destination folder
  • Confirm move operation

Folder Structure

Best practices for organization:

  • Create category-based folders
  • Use date-based folders for archives
  • Organize by file type
  • Create nested folder structures

Finding Files

Search Functionality

Use search to find files:

  • Search by file name
  • Search by file type/extension
  • Search by tags or categories
  • Filter by date uploaded
  • Filter by file size

Editing Files

Update File Details

Click on any file to edit:

  • File name and description
  • Pricing and payment settings
  • Download settings (limits, expiration)
  • Package requirements
  • Visibility and access control
  • SEO settings

Deleting Files

Delete Operations

To delete files or folders:

  • Select file(s) or folder(s)
  • Click "Delete" button
  • Confirm deletion (this action cannot be undone)
  • Files are permanently removed from storage

Warning: Deleting files that are associated with products or orders may cause issues. Check file usage before deleting.

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