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N8Webs
08-20-2005, 09:24 PM
Any recommendations for a web based FTP program or file manager?

My hosting compnay only allows for 1 FTP login account. However ideally I need a solution that allows me to have unique ftp login/password accounts and which I can limited uploading access to specific folders.

Any recommendations?

Thanks.

HeldRecord
08-20-2005, 09:42 PM
You can try SmartFTP.
I use smartFTP and it has served very well.
Check it out at smartftp.com

Hope I was helpful, have a great day.

bigdavestar
08-20-2005, 09:52 PM
ws ftp pro is my ftp software of choice :)

N8Webs
08-20-2005, 10:00 PM
I don't think I expressed my needs well enough.

My hosting company uses Plesk and I can only setup 1 FTP account through it.

However I am looking for a 3rd party web based package that would essentially become my FTP manager - I can use it to set up multiple accounts and through those accounts define and limit folders.

Eg - user1 can only upload to folder1 and user2 can only upload to folder2. And each user's account must be managed outside of Plesk.

Thanks.

HE-Heeren
08-22-2005, 01:03 AM
I've always used Cute FTP, but I hear that filezilla is also really good...

If ftp accounts are that much of an issue, consider getting a host that allows for more ftp accounts...

SlixxDesigns
08-22-2005, 06:03 AM
i use SmartFTP
its good, best ive come agross

ethereality
08-23-2005, 01:00 AM
Wow.. I've never seen people so ignorant... even after you posted that you need a web based ftp/filemanager.

I would tell you to go with net2ftp ( http://www.net2ftp.com/ ) but I don't think it offers user support.

The next best thing would be a search at http://ww.hotscripts.com .. i would search, but I don't know what language you want it in.

innova
08-26-2005, 12:27 AM
You should be able to hack up net2ftp to have your multi-user support. You will have to program that in, but a basic session/mysql based login system shouldnt be too hard.

Mohit
08-26-2005, 12:53 AM
Cute FTP is the best for me, but then again it is all personal preference.

N8Webs
08-26-2005, 06:50 AM
thanks for everyone's reply.

In the end I have the ideal solution. A VPS with DirectAdmin installed - now everyone is happy :)