Bluehost Website Files & Access Tab

The Website Files & Access Tab inside your Account Manager provides website management features and various tools for your website files, server access (like SSH and FTP), and server logs (Access Logs, Error Logs, and SSL Logs). It includes advanced features for developers, administrators, and advanced users who need access to databases, file manager, and website access settings.

How to Navigate the Files & Access Tab

• Once you log in to your Bluehost Account Manager click Hosting and select your website.
• You will see the website title followed by additional tabs and features.
• Next, click the "Files & Access" tab to access website management features.

Features of the new Files & Access Tab

SSH Keys:

Access website database and files using the SSH Key allowing you to securely access, manage and perform various tasks with website files and server remotely with command-line tools.

File Manager:

Access, upload, and manage your files using the file manager.

FTP Access:

Using FTP software gives you a way to connect to your files to view, manage, or upload. The benefits of using FTP software allow easier movement of multiple files all at once.

Folder Index Manager:

Customize how directory content is displayed or hidden when viewing files in a web browser.

Directory Privacy:

Manage and protect specific folders on your website with a password for specific authorized users or restrict access to sensitive directories/folders.

PHPMyAdmin:

PHPMyAdmin provides advanced database management access to manage website databases.

Error Logs:

View your website error logs and server-side error logs related to your website. This can help you locate and resolve potential issues affecting your website.

Access Logs:

View detailed records of every request or access to your website traffic. This can help provide insights into visitor's behavior, website site performance, potential website security risks, and track unusual website activities, and more.

SSL Logs:

View logs related to the SSL certificate provisioning.

Summary

Using Website Files & Access features inside your account serves many flexible and a variety of features for website management in various ways of your website, databases, and files. In addition, secure server access (SSH, FTP) and insightful logs (error logs, access logs, etc.) help empower you to maintain an optimized and smooth functioning website.