File Manager
The built-in file manager lets you browse, inspect, and manage files on any connected server without leaving the ServerPlane dashboard.
Opening the File Manager
Navigate to File Manager from the sidebar. If you have multiple servers, select one from the server dropdown at the top. The file manager starts in the /home directory by default.
Navigating the Filesystem
Browsing Directories
- Click any folder name to open it.
- Click the up arrow button or the parent segment in the breadcrumb bar to go up one level.
- Use the breadcrumb navigation at the top to jump directly to any ancestor directory.
Breadcrumbs
The breadcrumb bar displays the full path broken into clickable segments. For example, browsing /home/deploy/app shows:
/ > home > deploy > app
Click any segment to jump to that directory.
Switching Servers
Use the server dropdown above the file listing to switch between servers. The view resets to /home when you change servers.
File Listing
Each entry in the directory listing shows:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | File or directory name. Directories have a folder icon. |
| Size | File size in human-readable format. |
| Permissions | Unix permissions string (e.g., -rwxr-xr-x). |
| Modified | Last modification date and time. |
Searching Files
- Enter a search term in the search field above the file listing.
- Click the search button or press Enter.
- Matching files within the current directory (and subdirectories) are listed. The search uses a wildcard pattern — entering
configmatches any file containing "config" in its name. - Click Clear to dismiss search results and return to the normal directory listing.
Selecting Files
- Click a file or folder to select it.
- Ctrl+Click (or Cmd+Click on macOS) to add or remove individual items from the selection.
- Shift+Click to select a range of items between the last-clicked item and the current one.
- Ctrl+A (or Cmd+A) to select all items in the current directory.
Selected items are highlighted and enable bulk operations (delete, copy, cut) via the context menu or toolbar.
Context Menu
Right-click on a file, folder, or the background area to open a context menu with relevant actions. The menu adapts based on what you right-clicked:
- Single item: Open, Edit, Rename, Copy, Cut, Compress, Change Permissions, Delete, Download.
- Multiple selected items: Copy, Cut, Delete.
- Background: New File, New Folder, Paste (if clipboard has items), Upload.
For details on each operation, see File Operations.