Browse Server Files and Folders from Your Phone Using SFTP

With ShellSage, you can easily browse your server files and folders right from your phone using SFTP. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to effectively navigate your server's file system.

How Do You Access the File Browser?

To start browsing your server files using ShellSage, you'll first need to connect to your server via SSH. Open the app and initiate a connection by typing the command:

ssh user@host

Replace user with your username and host with your server's IP address or domain name. Once connected, you can access the file browser by tapping the folder icon located in the top bar of the terminal.

Navigating server files on your phone has never been easier with ShellSage's intuitive interface.

After tapping the folder icon, you will see the file browser for the connected server. This interface allows you to see all files and folders available to you, complete with details such as permissions, size, and date modified. Each folder will indicate how many items it contains and the total size of those items.

How to Navigate Through Folders?

Once the file browser is open, navigating through folders is straightforward. Simply tap on any folder to enter it. If you need to go back to the parent folder, tap the first row labeled (..). You can also quickly jump to any level of your directory by tapping the path displayed at the top of the screen.

The ability to jump through directory levels with a single tap saves time and makes navigation seamless.

If you want to filter the current folder's contents, use the search icon. As you type, the app will dynamically filter the displayed items based on your input. This feature is particularly useful for locating files in directories with many items.

How to Upload Files and Create Folders?

ShellSage provides a convenient way to manage your server files. If you need to upload files or create new folders, tap the + button in the file browser. This action will present you with options to either create a new folder or upload files from your phone.

Upload File: Select the file from your device
Create Folder: Enter the desired folder name

When uploading files, you can select individual files or entire folders to upload at once. This is especially handy when you need to transfer multiple files without the hassle of doing it one by one. After selecting the files, confirm the upload, and ShellSage will handle the rest.

What Are the Sorting and Viewing Options?

To better manage how files are displayed, ShellSage offers sorting options accessible through the three-dot menu in the file browser. You can sort files by name, date, size, or kind. This flexibility allows you to view files in a way that best suits your workflow.

Additionally, you can choose to show or hide dotfiles (files that start with a dot, which are often configuration files). This option is useful if you want to keep the view clean or need to edit hidden configuration files.

Sorting and filtering options make it easier to find exactly what you need, enhancing productivity.

How to Use the Terminal from the File Browser?

After navigating to a specific folder, you might want to execute commands without having to type the full path. ShellSage allows you to drop back into the terminal from the file browser by selecting the "Open terminal here" option. This feature places you directly in the desired folder, ready to execute commands.

If you prefer using the terminal, you can simply type cd followed by a space, and ShellSage will suggest folders you can navigate into. This suggestion feature speeds up navigation and reduces errors in typing paths.

Conclusion

Using ShellSage to browse server files and folders from your phone is a powerful and efficient way to manage your server's file system. With the app's intuitive UI, you can quickly navigate, upload files, and execute commands from anywhere. Whether you're a developer or a sysadmin, ShellSage simplifies file management on the go.