How to Secure Files and Manage Archives

Follow this manual to manage file access levels and consolidate data using the Archive Engine.

Setting File Permissions (CHMOD)

  1. Right-click a file or folder and select "Permissions".
  2. Manual Method: Check the boxes for Read, Write, and Execute for User, Group, and World.
  3. Numeric Method: Enter the octal code (e.g., 644 for files or 755 for folders) in the input box.
  4. Click "Apply Permissions" to harden the item.
[IMAGE_PLACE_HOLDER: Permissions Step - Screenshot of the CHMOD checkbox matrix.]

Creating and Extracting Archives

To Create a Zip:

  1. Select one or more items.
  2. Right-click and select "Zip".
  3. Choose the format (ZIP, Tar.GZ, or RAR) and click "Create Archive".

To Extract (Unzip):

  1. Right-click a compressed file.
  2. Select "Unzip".
  3. The system will extract the contents into the current directory instantly.

Using the Recycle Bin

When you delete an item, it is moved to the Recycle Bin. To recover it:

  1. Click the Recycle Bin button in the top toolbar.
  2. Find your file and click the Restore Icon.