eXtplorer Hosting
eXtplorer is a browser-based file manager for working with local server files or remote FTP and SFTP locations. The current eXtplorer 3 generation is a standalone application with a modern interface, file and directory operations, archive handling, an integrated editor, image previews, role-based access controls, and multilingual support.
eXtplorer suits administrators, developers, support teams, and authorized users who need controlled browser access to server or remote files without installing a desktop client. Because it can modify executable website files, it should be limited to trusted users and protected with strong authentication, conservative permissions, and secure transfer protocols.
eXtplorer Overview and Features
Who eXtplorer Is For
eXtplorer suits administrators, developers, support teams, and authorized users who need controlled browser access to server or remote files without installing a desktop client. Because it can modify executable website files, it should be limited to trusted users and protected with strong authentication, conservative permissions, and secure transfer protocols.
eXtplorer 3 is distributed under the MIT License. Earlier eXtplorer releases may use different licensing, so keep the license supplied with the exact package and review the terms of any bundled libraries or separately installed integrations.
Maintenance and Compatibility Notice
eXtplorer is actively developed, but version 3 is a complete rewrite and no longer works as a Joomla component. Existing eXtplorer 2 installations should not be treated as equivalent to version 3. Review the current migration guidance, test account and storage changes, and use the supported release rather than carrying an old installation forward unchanged.
Local and remote file access
Manage permitted local paths or connect to remote locations using FTP or SFTP.
Complete file operations
Create, rename, move, copy, delete, upload, download, and change permissions.
Archive management
Create and extract ZIP, TAR, and TAR.GZ archives in the browser.
Integrated file editor
Edit text and code with syntax highlighting and file comparison tools.
Role-based access
Assign users, groups, roles, and granular permissions for approved locations.
Responsive multilingual interface
Work from different screen sizes with supported interface languages and themes.
Choose a eXtplorer Hosting Plan
Compare expected users, file volume, storage growth, transfer traffic, database needs, previews, search indexing, scheduled work, and backup retention. Choose enough capacity for normal peaks and leave room for temporary archives, updates, and verified restores.
Our hosting plans are designed to grow with your website, offering straightforward pricing, reliable performance, and easy upgrades. Compare the plans below to find the best fit for your business, blog, or online store.
Pro Personal
For portfolios & blogsRenews at $7.99/mo
- 25 GB SSD Storage
- Free Domain Names
- Unmetered Bandwidth
- Secure Payment Options
- SiteJet AI Website Builder
- 360 Website Monitoring
- 45 Day Guarantee
- Encrypted Offsite Backups
- Malware Scan - Included
- WordPress - Included
- cPanel Softaculous - Included
- SSL Certificates - Included
- 5 Email Accounts
- 5 Parked Domains
- 5 Sub Domains
- 1 Website
Pro Business
Growing teams & shopsRenews at $10.99/mo
- 50 GB SSD Storage
- Free Domain Names
- Unmetered Bandwidth
- Secure Payment Options
- SiteJet AI Website Builder
- 360 Website Monitoring
- 45 Day Guarantee
- Encrypted Offsite Backups
- Malware Scan - Included
- WordPress - Included
- cPanel Softaculous - Included
- SSL Certificates - Included
- 25 Email Accounts
- 25 Parked Domains
- 25 Sub Domains
- 5 Websites
Pro Ultimate
For Unlimited ScaleRenews at $15.99/mo
- Unlimited SSD Storage
- Free Domain Names
- Unmetered Bandwidth
- Secure Payment Options
- SiteJet AI Website Builder
- 360 Website Monitoring
- 45 Day Guarantee
- Encrypted Offsite Backups
- Malware Scan - Included
- WordPress - Included
- cPanel Softaculous - Included
- SSL Certificates - Included
- Unlimited Email Accounts
- Unlimited Parked Domains
- Unlimited Sub Domains
- Unlimited Websites
Ways to Use eXtplorer
Website file administration
Give trusted administrators browser access to approved website directories.
Remote server file access
Connect to an authorized FTP or SFTP account through one web interface.
Support-team workflows
Provide limited roles for staff who need specific file-management tasks.
Private development tools
Review, compare, and edit files in a protected development environment.
Installing eXtplorer
RSH Web Services offers eXtplorer installation through Softaculous in cPanel. Use the installer first to create the application files and any required database or administrator account. For manual installation, obtain the trusted current package, follow its official instructions, protect configuration and storage paths, and apply only documented permissions. RSH Web Services can help with installation.
Hosting Requirements
The official eXtplorer 3 project supports PHP 8.2 through 8.5, Apache with mod_rewrite or Nginx, and required PHP extensions including intl, mbstring, JSON, XML, cURL, GD, ZIP, and Phar. FTP and SSH2 are optional extensions for remote FTP and SFTP connections. The writable directory must be correctly protected and writable by the web server.
Setup Checklist
Configure administrator credentials, roles, approved storage locations, upload limits, mail, scheduled tasks, transfer protocols, and backups that apply to this application. Test every workflow with a non-administrator account before allowing production access.
Migrating or Upgrading eXtplorer
Begin with cPanel backups of the application, configuration, database when used, and all managed files. For a Softaculous-managed installation, use only the backup, clone, restore, or upgrade controls displayed for eXtplorer before manual steps. Follow the documented version path and test permissions, uploads, downloads, searches, notifications, integrations, and scheduled tasks on a private copy. Softaculous upgrades eXtplorer only; it does not convert another file-management application into eXtplorer.
eXtplorer Security
Restrict access to trusted users, use unique credentials, prefer secure transfer protocols, apply least-privilege filesystem and application roles, and protect configuration and storage paths. Review logs, remove unused accounts, and install supported security updates after testing. Hosting protections add useful layers but cannot repair unsupported application code or prevent damage by an overprivileged account.
Backups and Recovery
Back up the application, configuration, database when used, user accounts, permissions, managed files, and any indexes or preview data needed for recovery. Keep multiple dated restore points and at least one copy outside the hosting account. Restore a private copy periodically and confirm that users, permissions, folders, files, versions, searches, transfers, and scheduled tasks work together.
All eXtplorer Plans Include
eXtplorer Resources
Existing software and hosting resources: Softaculous one-click installation feature, Firewall Security, DDoS Protection, Industry-Leading cPanel, Complete cPanel Features List.
Supportive Hosting Tools, Software, and Scripts for Universal Accounts
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should receive access to eXtplorer?
Give access only to people who genuinely need the application and assign the narrowest permissions their work requires. Use individual accounts instead of shared credentials, remove access promptly when roles change, and review privileges on a schedule. Test each non-administrator role to confirm it cannot browse, download, edit, delete, or share content outside its approved scope.
How should authentication for eXtplorer be protected?
Use unique administrator credentials, long passwords, protected email accounts, and multifactor authentication when the installed edition or surrounding access layer supports it. Restrict the login page where practical, rate-limit repeated attempts, and monitor authentication logs. Never place default credentials in public documentation, and do not expose a legacy or unsupported release directly to the internet.
How do I plan storage for eXtplorer?
Estimate the current files, expected uploads, versions, previews, temporary archives, logs, and retained backups. Document systems can grow quickly when every revision is preserved, while remote file managers may work mainly with storage on another server. Monitor disk space and inode use, set sensible upload limits, and leave enough free capacity for updates and backup creation.
What should I test before updating eXtplorer?
Create matching file and configuration backups, then reproduce the application in a private staging location. Follow the official upgrade path for the exact source and target versions. Test login, permissions, uploads, downloads, editing, searches, notifications, scheduled tasks, integrations, and recovery. Confirm that you can roll back before applying the update to the production installation.
Can eXtplorer replace a full backup system?
No. File-management and document-management features help users organize or access content, but they do not replace independent, versioned backups. A deletion, compromised administrator account, failed upgrade, damaged database, or storage problem can affect application-managed data. Back up the application, configuration, database when used, and all managed files, then test restoration with a private copy.
How should uploads be secured in eXtplorer?
Allow only necessary file types and sizes, protect storage paths from script execution, and confirm who can view, replace, share, or delete each upload. Scan untrusted content where appropriate and keep executable website files separate from ordinary documents. File extensions and browser warnings alone are not sufficient controls, especially when public users can upload content.
How do I move eXtplorer to another server?
Inventory the application files, configuration, accounts, permissions, database if used, managed storage, scheduled tasks, and external connections. Copy related components from the same recovery point, update only documented paths and credentials, and test privately before changing DNS or user access. Compare record and file counts and keep the original installation available until the new copy is verified.
What logs should be reviewed for eXtplorer?
Review application, authentication, web-server, PHP, transfer, scheduled-task, and security logs that apply to the deployment. Look for failed logins, permission errors, unexpected downloads, repeated uploads, missing jobs, storage warnings, and application exceptions. Retain logs long enough to investigate incidents, protect them from alteration, and avoid recording passwords, session tokens, or unnecessary document contents.
How can I recover eXtplorer after a failed change?
Stop additional changes and preserve the current files, database, configuration, and logs. Restore a matched backup set to a private location and test authentication, roles, permissions, file access, uploads, searches, integrations, and scheduled tasks. Avoid combining a database from one date with managed files from another. Document the cause before attempting the change again.
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