How to Use WebFTP

Alpacon's WebFTP feature provides a browser-based interface for managing files on remote servers.
Users can upload, download, move, copy, and delete files or folders directly from the web, without needing a separate WebFTP client.

This guide walks through the basic usage of the WebFTP interface.

1. Selecting a Server

1. Click the Select server button at the top of the WebFTP page.
2. A list of available remote servers will appear.
3. Select the desired server and click Open to initiate the session.

Upon successful connection, you’ll begin in the user’s home directory.
Folder access may be restricted based on your permissions.

2. Navigating Directories

• Use the left-hand directory tree or click on the path bar at the top to move between directories.
• Each segment of the path bar is clickable, allowing for quick navigation to parent or nested directories.

3. Uploading Files and Folders

You can upload files or folders from your local device to the remote server using one of the following methods:

• Click File upload or Folder upload from the left sidebar
• Drag and drop items directly into the browser window

Files are uploaded to the currently selected directory.

4. Downloading Files and Folders

To download items from the remote server:

• Select the checkboxes of the items you want to download, then click the Download button at the top
• Or click the vertical ellipsis icon (⋮) next to the item and choose Download from the menu

5. Moving Files and Folders

1. Select the checkboxes of the files or folders you wish to move.
2. Click the Move button at the top.
3. In the modal that appears, choose the destination directory.
4. Click Confirm to complete the move.

You can move multiple items at once using this method.

6. Deleting Files and Folders

To delete items from the server:

• Select the checkboxes for the items you wish to delete and click Delete at the top
• Or click the ⋮ icon next to the item and choose Delete from the menu

⚠️ Deletions are irreversible. Please proceed with caution.

7. Copying and Pasting Files and Folders

1. Click the ⋮ icon next to the item you want to copy and select Copy.
2. Navigate to the target directory using the path bar or folder tree.
3. Click the Paste button at the top to complete the operation.

Copy and paste is only available within the same server.