> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.sandywp.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# File Manager

> Browse, edit, upload, download, and manage files in a ready SandyWP sandbox from the browser.

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.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/sandy-wp/QrIaogrIPttSMHEN/images/docs/file-manager.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=QrIaogrIPttSMHEN&q=85&s=0f20fd3528482c1b9727792599d7a175" alt="The File Manager file tree and code editor" width="1492" height="1119" data-path="images/docs/file-manager.png" />

## 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.

## Manage files

| Action                                  | Result                                                     |
| --------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- |
| **New folder** or **New file**          | Create an empty item in the selected target folder.        |
| **Upload**                              | Upload a file to the target folder with progress feedback. |
| **Copy** and **Paste**                  | Copy a selected file or folder into the target folder.     |
| **Download**, **Rename**, or **Delete** | Manage an open file from its editor header.                |
| **Refresh**                             | Read the tree again while keeping expanded folders.        |

Protected SandyWP helper files are view-only. Binary files and files too large for the editor are download-only; `wp-config.php` remains editable.

## Notes

Very large sandboxes can have a truncated tree, and the tool will tell you when that happens. Uploaded files count toward your [storage allowance](/guides/plans).

Use [Git deployment](/guides/git-deployment) when a plugin, theme, or `wp-content` folder should mirror a repository. Use [Database](/guides/database) when the change belongs in WordPress data rather than a file.