File Manager

• Editing files
  
• Deleting files
  
• Copying files
  
• Moving files
  
• Changing the permissions of files
  
• Uploading new files to your server
  
• Making new directories
  

Mail Manager

• Reading e-mail
  
• Sending new messages
  
• Saving and filing messages
  

Preferences

• Changing configurations

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Running iManager
The OIS Web Hosting Account root user can run iManager and access the directories and files to which they have rights. The iManager startup prompts for a user name and password. iManager authenticates the user by looking in the ~/etc/passwd file. If the user does not exist in the password file, he or she will be denied access. Access will be granted only to the user's home directory. A subhost can log in with a valid POP or FTP account. The subhost will be granted access only to their home directory and cannot create POP or FTP accounts.

<<How To>> Starting iManager

1.To start iManager, open the web browser of your choice and type the following URL into your web browser (where yourcompany.com is your domain name):

http://imanager.yourcompany.com

2.Enter your user id and password. After the user is authenticated, the iManager utility screen will appear.

<<How To>> Navigating File Manager

1. To begin navigating directories and files, click File Manager.

2. To choose a specific directory or file, click the directory or file name.

<<How To>> Moving Below Your Current Working Directory

A list of directories and files should now be showing for your current working directory. To access a directory identified by a folder icon, click on the name of the directory you wish to view. To view a file identified by an icon of a piece of paper, click on the name of the file you wish to view.
The list of entries displays the following:

• Current file
  
• File type
  
• MIME type
  
• File size
  
• File permissions
  
• Last modified date

Each file within the list has a series of actions:

• View file
  
• Edit file
  
• Copy file
  
• Rename (move) file
  
• Remove file
  
• Change permissions

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File Manager

Editing and Deleting Files
iManager enables you to edit text files (such as HTML files) from within your web browser. This is useful if you need to make quick changes and do not want to do it via FTP upload.

<<How To>> Editing Files
From the list of Actions, click "Edit Files" to start editing the file. After you have edited the file, you will need to choose whether to "Save Edited File," "Cancel and Discard Modifications," or "Reset Form."

<<How To>> Deleting Files
Once you have selected the file or folder to delete, choose "Remove File" under Actions. Then you will need to confirm the removal of the file.

Copying and Moving Files
iManager can copy files on your server to a new file and a new location, or it can move or rename files.

<<How To>> Copying Files

1. Select a file or directory.
2. Click "Copy File" or "Copy Directory."
3. Enter the path and name of the new copy you are creating, and click "Submit."

<<How To>> Moving Files
1. Select a file or directory.
2. Click "Rename (move) file" or "Rename (move) directory."
3. Enter the path and name of the new location of the file or directory, and click "Submit."

Changing Permissions
iManager allows you to change permissions on a file or directory. To change permissions on a file, follow the directions below:

1. Select a file or directory.
2. Click "Change permissions."
3. Select the permissions for the file or directory, and then choose whether to save these changes or discard these changes.

Note: If you are unsure about what file permissions you need for a file or directory, then leave them alone.
Uploading New Files to Your OIS Web Hosting Account
You can use iManager to upload a file from your local computer to your OIS Web Hosting Account without the need of an FTP client.

<<How To>> Uploading a File to Your OIS Web Hosting Account

1. Browse to the directory you wish to upload the files to.
2. Enter the file name and location on your local computer you wish to upload, or click on the browse button to locate the file locally. You may upload a maximum of four files at a time, but this can be changed in the Preferences section.
3. After selecting the correct file, click "Upload File."

Making New Directories
Within iManager, you are able to add a new directory to your OIS Web Hosting Account under your current working directory.

<<How To>> Making a New Directory

1. Click "Create New Directory."
2. Specify the path and name for the new directory.
3. Click "Create New Directory."

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Mail Manager
iManager gives you the ability to manage your mail account. You can see if you have new mail, change a mail folder, and compose a new message.

<<How To>> Checking for New Messages
From the iManager utility screen, click on Mail Manager and the displayed screen will inform you of:

1. Mail folder
2. Total messages
3. Mail folder size

<<How To>> Changing Mail Folder Location

1. Click "Change Mail Folder Location" under Mail Manager.
2. Type the new location of your mail folder.
3. Click "Submit."

<<How To>> Composing New Message

1. From Mail Manager, click "Compose New Message."
2. Fill in the appropriate fields and type your message.
3. Click "Send."

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Preferences
iManager gives you the ability to set preferences for all the different utilities that you can use. To get to preferences, click "Preferences" from the main Utility screen. This will give you a list of the different areas for which you can set preferences. These include General Preferences, File Manager Preferences, and Mail Manager Preferences.

<<How To>> General Preferences

1. To set General Preferences, click "General Preferences" under the Preference screen.
2. Select the screen you want iManager to start at and how long to wait before auto logout.
3. Click "Submit" to enter the changes.

<<How To>> File Manager Preferences

1. From the Preference window, click "File Manager Preference."
2. You will need to select the appropriate changes to take effect and click "Submit."

<<How To>> Mail Manager Preferences

1. From the Preference window, click "Mail Manager Preference."
2. You will need to select the appropriate changes to take effect and click "Submit."

Logout
When you are finished using iManager, we strongly suggest that you logout for security reasons. To do this, simply click on "Logout" at the bottom of the screen.

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