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File Manager

The file manager is used to access FTP, SMB, WebDAV, and SFTP resources. The interface is divided into two tabs:

  • The left tab shows remote files.
  • The right tab shows local files.

This allows uploading, downloading, and previewing between remote and local locations.

Supported Resource Types

TypeDescription
FTPTraditional FTP file service
SMBWindows / NAS file sharing
WebDAVHTTP/WebDAV file service
SFTPEnabled by turning on the SFTP toggle on an SSH resource

FTP Configuration

FieldDescription
HostFTP server address
PortDefault 21
PathDefault /
UsernameUsername
PasswordPassword

SMB Configuration

FieldDescription
HostSMB server address
PortDefault 445
PathShare name or share path
UsernameUsername
PasswordPassword

The SMB path should typically include the share name, for example:

text
/share
/share/photos

WebDAV Configuration

WebDAV uses a URL for configuration, for example:

text
https://example.com/dav/
http://192.168.1.10:5005/

If the service requires authentication, fill in the username and enter or save the password when prompted.

Local Files

The local tab displays local directories accessible by the app. To access directories from the system "Files" app, you can authorize them through the local directory picker.

Under iOS sandbox restrictions, the app can only access:

  • Files within its own sandbox.
  • Directories or files explicitly authorized by the user through the system file picker.

Upload, Download, and Delete

The file manager supports:

  • Downloading from remote to local.
  • Uploading from local to remote.
  • Deleting remote files.

During downloads, a progress bar and percentage are displayed in the status bar (e.g., 45% (2.3 MB / 5.1 MB)), making it easy to track large file transfers. Uploads currently only display a status text and spinning indicator.

Delete operations require confirmation.

Preview and Edit

Common file types support built-in preview:

  • Image viewing.
  • Video playback.
  • Text viewing and editing with syntax highlighting for common text formats.
  • Edited remote files can be saved and automatically uploaded back to the remote side.

Unsupported file types will display a "cannot preview" message.

File Icons

You can control whether the file list displays common file icons in Settings > Resources > Files.

Disabling icons makes the file list more compact.

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