# File Manager

> How to upload, manage, and edit your server files using the Portal's built-in file manager or SFTP.

The **Files** tab in the Portal gives you browser-based access to your server's filesystem. You can upload files, create directories, edit files in a web editor, and extract archives — all without leaving the browser. For larger transfers, SFTP is also available.

## What you'll learn

- How to navigate and manage files
- How to upload files (and how to handle the folder limitation)
- How to create and edit files in the browser
- How to use SFTP for unrestricted access

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## Navigating Files

The file manager shows your server's directory tree. Click folders to enter them, and click any text file to open it in the built-in web editor.

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## Uploading Files

Click **Upload** to upload one or more files from your computer. Files land in the currently open directory.

> **Info:** The web file manager has an upload size limit per file. For large files or many files at once, use SFTP instead (see the section below).

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## Uploading Folders

Direct folder upload is **not supported** in the web file manager. Use one of these workarounds:

### Option 1: Upload an archive (quickest)

1. Compress your folder on your computer into a `.zip` or `.tar.gz` file.
2. Upload the archive using the **Upload** button.
3. Right-click the archive in the file manager and select **Extract** to unpack it on the server.

### Option 2: Use SFTP (no size limits)

SFTP lets you upload entire folder trees with no browser restrictions. See the SFTP section below.

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## Creating and Editing Files

| Action | How |
| :--- | :--- |
| Create a new file | Click **New File** |
| Edit an existing file | Click the file to open it in the web editor, then click **Save** |
| Create a directory | Click **New Directory** |
| Rename or delete | Right-click a file or folder to access these options |

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## Archive Operations

- **Extract:** Upload a `.zip` or `.tar.gz`, right-click it, and select **Extract** to unpack it in place.
- **Compress:** Select files or folders and use the archive option to create a `.zip`.

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## Using SFTP

SFTP gives you direct, unrestricted filesystem access from a desktop client.

### Getting your SFTP details

1. In the Portal, open your server and go to the **Settings** tab.
2. Find the **SFTP Details** section:
   - **Host** — the SFTP server address
   - **Port** — typically 2022
   - **Username** — your Portal username
3. Use your Portal account password as the SFTP password.

### Recommended SFTP clients

| Client | Platform |
| :--- | :--- |
| FileZilla | Windows, Mac, Linux (free) |
| WinSCP | Windows (free) |
| Cyberduck | Mac, Windows (free) |
| `sftp` | Any terminal |

### What SFTP lets you do

- Upload entire folder trees in one transfer
- Transfer large files without hitting browser limits
- Manage files efficiently from your desktop environment

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## Tips

- Stop your server before uploading a replacement version of your application to avoid file conflicts.
- Use the web editor for quick one-file edits; use SFTP for initial project setup or large uploads.
- Keep an external copy of your code (e.g., on GitHub), especially on the Free Tier where deleted files cannot be recovered.

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## Next Steps

- [Startup Settings](https://daki.cc/wiki/guides/startup-settings) — Configure your server's startup command after uploading your files.
- [Environment Variables](https://daki.cc/wiki/guides/environment-variables) — Set your bot token and other configuration values.
- [Console & Power Actions](https://daki.cc/wiki/guides/console) — Start your server and check the output.

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Source: https://daki.cc/wiki/guides/file-manager