Manage Files & Folders

This page explains how to create a folder, rename or delete an item, and open and edit a supported file.

Before starting, open File Manager, select the required cluster, and navigate to the directory you want to work in.

Create a Folder

1. Open the Actions menu above the file list.
2. Select Create Folder.
3. In the Create Folder dialog, enter the folder name in the Enter name field.
4. Click Create.
5. Check the directory listing for the new folder.

To close the dialog without creating a folder, click Cancel.

Rename a File or Folder

1. Select the file or folder in the directory listing.
2. Open Actions → Rename.
3. Replace the existing name with the new name.
4. Click Submit.
5. Check the updated name in the directory listing.

The current dialog is titled Rename File, including when a folder is selected, as shown below.

Click Cancel to close the dialog without applying the change.

Delete a File

1. Select the file you want to delete.
2. Open Actions → Delete.
3. In the Confirm Action dialog, check the file name.
4. Click Yes, I'm sure to confirm deletion, or Cancel to keep the file.
5. After confirming, check that the file is no longer listed.

Delete a Folder

1. Select the folder you want to delete.
2. Open Actions → Delete.
3. In the Confirm Action dialog, check the folder name.
4. Click Yes, I'm sure to confirm deletion, or Cancel to keep the folder.
5. After confirming, check that the folder is no longer listed.

Delete Multiple Files

1. Hold Ctrl and click each file you want to delete.
2. Ensure that only files are selected.
3. Open Actions → Delete.
4. Review the deletion confirmation and confirm to proceed.
5. Check that the selected files are no longer listed.

Delete Multiple Folders

1. Hold Ctrl and click each folder you want to delete.
2. Ensure that only folders are selected.
3. Open Actions → Delete.
4. Review the deletion confirmation and confirm to proceed.
5. Check that the selected folders are no longer listed.

Selection restriction: Files and folders cannot be deleted together in one mixed selection. Delete files and folders in separate operations.

Open and View a File

1. Select a file in the directory listing.
2. Open Actions → Open.
3. Review the file contents in the viewer.

The viewer displays the file name at the top. For the text file shown below, the controls include:

• Edit: Switch to editing the file.
• Download icon: Download the file.
• X: Close the viewer.

Edit and Update a File

1. Open a supported file that you have permission to edit.
2. Click Edit in the viewer.
3. Make the required changes in the editor.
4. Click Update at the bottom to save the changes.
5. Reopen the file to verify the saved content.

Click Cancel to leave edit mode without applying your changes.

The screenshot below shows a text file in edit mode, with Cancel and Update at the bottom.

General Notes

• Only .txt, .sh, and .yaml files can be edited directly in File Manager.
• Only the file owner can edit a file. Users cannot edit files owned by other users.
• Hold Ctrl and click individual items to select multiple files or folders.
• Multiple files can be deleted together, and multiple folders can be deleted together.
• A mixed selection containing both files and folders prevents deletion. Perform these deletions separately.
• Check the selected items before confirming a rename or deletion.
• Contact your administrator if an operation is unavailable or fails.

Related Tasks

• File Manager Overview
• Upload & Compression
• Move, Copy & Download