File Manager — DevMonk Connect

What is it?

Your server's filesystem in a browser tab

Normally, to move files on/off a server you'd use FTP, SCP, or SFTP — all of which require special software and configuration. DevMonk's File Manager is built right into the dashboard. Navigate folders, download log files with a click, upload scripts by dragging them, and rename or delete files — all through a clean web interface. No extra tools, no extra setup.

Use Cases

Why use File Manager?

📄

Download log files

Navigate to /var/log and grab any log file instantly — no SCP command needed.

⬆️

Upload scripts and configs

Drag a .sh file or nginx.conf from your desktop directly to the server folder.

👥

Share files with your team

Give a teammate access to DevMonk and they can pull files without SSH credentials.

🚫

Manage without FTP client

Replace FileZilla or WinSCP entirely. No ports to open, no extra software.

Before You Start

Requirements checklist

✔DevMonk agent installed and running

✔A DevMonk account with at least viewer role

✔The agent process has read access to the directories you want to browse

Step-by-Step

How to use the File Manager

1

Log in to DevMonk

Open your browser to http://localhost:7474 and log in with your credentials.

2

Click "Files" in the sidebar

The file browser opens showing your home directory. You can navigate just like a regular file explorer.

┌──────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ 📁 /home/you/ │ │ ├── 📁 projects/ │ │ ├── 📁 logs/ │ │ ├── 📄 .bashrc 2.1 KB │ │ └── 📄 deploy.sh 4.8 KB │ │ │ │ [ ⬆ Upload ] [ + New Folder ] │ └──────────────────────────────────────────┘

3

Navigate folders by clicking them

Click any folder to open it. Use the breadcrumb at the top to go back up.

4

Download, upload, rename, or delete

Download: Click a file name — browser download starts immediately.
Upload: Drag files onto the page or click the Upload button.
Rename / Delete: Right-click any file for options.

1

Open your DevMonk URL

Navigate to https://yourdomain.com and log in. The File Manager works identically on a VPS.

2

Click "Files" → navigate to your path

On a VPS you'll often want to navigate to /var/log, /opt, /etc, or /root. Type the path in the address bar at the top of the file browser.

┌──────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Path: [ /var/log/nginx/ ] │ │ ────────────────────────────────────── │ │ 📄 access.log 148.2 MB │ │ 📄 error.log 2.1 MB │ └──────────────────────────────────────────┘

3

Click a log file to download it

Click the file. Your browser downloads it directly. No SCP, no SFTP, no extra tools needed.

Try it now

Download a log file

In the File Manager, navigate to this path and click any .log file to download it to your computer instantly.

/var/log

Common Questions

FAQ

Yes. Uploads are streamed directly to the server with no size limit imposed by DevMonk. Very large uploads (multi-GB) will depend on your browser's memory and connection speed — for those, we recommend the Web Terminal with wget/curl instead.

Yes. All requests require a valid JWT session token. The backend also enforces path traversal protection — users cannot navigate outside the allowed root, preventing access to sensitive system files unless explicitly permitted.

Yes. Click the "+ New Folder" button in the file browser toolbar. You can also create nested folders by navigating into a folder first and then creating another one inside it.

No. Viewer accounts are read-only — they can browse and download but cannot upload, rename, or delete. Only admin and owner roles can modify files.

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