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The File Manager gives every ready sandbox a browser-based file tree and code editor. It is useful when you want to inspect or change files without an SSH or SFTP client. The File Manager file tree and code editor

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Open the File Manager

Open the sandbox row’s … actions menu and choose File Manager. The tool is available only while the sandbox is ready. Select a folder in the tree to expand it, or select a file to open it in the editor. Save changes explicitly after editing.

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Manage files

Compress is folder-only, up to 256 MB (uncompressed) or 20,000 files. The archive is built in the sandbox, streamed to your browser, then deleted. Protected SandyWP helper files are view-only. Binary files and files too large for the editor are download-only; wp-config.php remains editable.

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Notes

The File Manager keeps working when a plugin or theme crashes WordPress. To bring the site back, delete or rename the broken plugin’s folder under wp-content/plugins. Very large sandboxes can have a truncated tree, and the tool will tell you when that happens. Uploaded files count toward your storage allowance. Use Git deployment when a plugin, theme, or wp-content folder should mirror a repository. Use Database when the change belongs in WordPress data rather than a file.