Bluehost Account Manager Websites 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, a file manager, and website access settings.

How to Navigate the Files & Access Tab

1. Log in to your Bluehost Account Manager.
2. In the left-hand menu, click Websites.
3. Click the MANAGE button located next to the website you want to manage.

   
    

4. In the top navigation menu, click the FILES & ACCESS tab.

   
    

Key Features in the Bluehost Websites Files & Access Tab

The Bluehost Files & Access tab offers powerful tools to manage your website's files securely and efficiently. From advanced options like SSH for secure remote access and FTP for seamless file transfers, to user-friendly tools like the File Manager and Document Root locator, users can easily upload, edit, and organize their site content. Additional features such as Folder Index Manager, Directory Privacy, and Fix File Ownership enhance control and security, while Error Logs provide valuable insights for troubleshooting.

• SSH (Secure Shell)

  • Description: Secure remote access to your server using command-line tools.
  • Benefits: Enables advanced file and server management with enhanced security.

• FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

  • Description: Transfer files between your computer and website.
  • Benefits: Simplifies uploading, downloading, and organizing website files.

• File Manager

  • Description: Web-based interface to upload, download, and manage files.
  • Benefits: Allows quick file edits and management directly from your browser.

• Document Root

  • Description: Shows the root directory path for your website.
  • Benefits: Helps locate and manage core website files efficiently.

• Folder Index Manager

  • Description: Control how directory contents are displayed in browsers.
  • Benefits: Improves user experience and security by customizing folder visibility.

• Directory Privacy

  • Description: Password-protect specific folders on your site.
  • Benefits: Secures sensitive content and restricts unauthorized access.

• Fix File Ownership

  • Description: Reset file permissions and ownership to default values.
  • Benefits: Resolves permission issues and ensures proper file access.

• Error Logs

  • Description: View server-side error logs for your website.
  • Benefits: Helps diagnose and fix website issues quickly.

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.