How to use the File Manager in CMS Made Simple

What is the File Manager?

CMS Made Simple is software for building websites. Its File Manager is a tool inside the admin area. It lets you handle the files of your site without any special program. Think of it as a file cabinet for your website. You can add pictures, PDF files and other things, and then use them in your pages.

The File Manager is a module. If you do not see it, it may be switched off. You find modules under Extensions, then Module Manager.

Open the File Manager

1. Log in to your admin area. The address is your site plus /admin.
2. Click Content in the top menu.
3. Click File Manager.

You see a list of folders and files. The main upload folder is called uploads. Pictures usually live in uploads/images.

Upload a file

1. Open the folder where the file should go.
2. Click the Choose File or Upload button.
3. Pick the file on your computer.
4. Click Open, then Submit if asked.

Very big files may fail to upload. Your hosting sets a size limit. Ask Hostvento support if you need to know it.

Make a new folder

1. Find the Create a new directory box.
2. Type a name. Use small letters and no spaces, such as photos.
3. Click Create.

Rename, move or delete

1. Tick the box next to a file or folder.
2. Use the action drop-down or the buttons above the list. Choose Rename, Move, Copy or Delete.
3. Confirm the action.

Use the file in a page

1. Open a page in Content, then Content Manager.
2. In the editor, click the image or link button.
3. Choose your file from the list.
4. Click Submit to save.

Quick recap

• File Manager is under Content in the admin menu.
• Upload files into the uploads folders.
• Make folders to stay tidy.
• Tick a file to rename, move or delete it.
• Be careful before you delete.