Application hosting

Hosting File Browser

File Browser adds a web interface to a directory on your server. Users can upload, browse, rename and manage files without an SFTP client. It fits a focused file-access task, such as giving a small team a browser-based way to handle a shared folder, rather than replacing an entire collaboration suite.

Requirements last checked 16 Oct 2026 against the project's documentation.

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Find the software and services needed to run the application.

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Must have

Installation requirements

A File Browser release or container compatible with the host.
A persistent directory for the files it will manage.
File permissions that allow the service account to perform the intended operations.

Recommended

Planning guidance

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Choosing a server for File Browser

Large uploads, previews and concurrent transfers determine disk and network demand. Storage capacity must include the files themselves and recovery copies, not just the application binary.

Deploy with

Supported paths

Release binary
Docker container

The host must provide

Runtime

Filesystem access: The service can access only paths and permissions granted by its deployment.

Storage

Persistent data

Preserve the application database and configuration as well as uploaded files. Container replacement should keep these paths on durable mounts. File edits and deletions need a separate backup policy.

Step by step

Plan a File Browser deployment

Define the directory

Choose the specific directory users need rather than exposing the server root.
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Keep state persistent

Follow the current project instructions for the database, configuration and file mounts.
Official instructions
Set access permissions

Create the appropriate users and verify their directory scope before inviting them.
Official instructions

Security

Before you go public

Keep authentication enabled and use HTTPS for access outside a trusted network.
Run with only the filesystem permissions the service needs; avoid mounting private application secrets into its accessible directory.

Cost

Beyond the server price

Uploaded files and backup copies drive storage costs.
Downloads and large transfers can consume a hosting plan’s traffic allowance.

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