Secure Web File Manager
MyWorkDrive provides a web file manager interface to Windows file shares. The Web File Manager browser-based client provides online edit access to files and folders when working remotely over a simple web browser including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Internet Explorer.
The MyWorkDrive web file manager provides the most elegant and user-friendly web interface for Windows file shares in the industry.
With our Web Based File Manager users can easily access their department shares and home drives without a VPN or software installs. This provides for better security since no internal drives or networks are exposed to the user’s remote PC.
MyWorkDrive provides the best alternative to FTP, WebDAV, SharePoint, VPNs, or complex Sync/Share systems for accessing files remotely over a browser.
What is a Web File Manager
A web file manager is a software application that allows users to manage and access files and folders on a remote server or local computer through a web browser. It provides a user-friendly interface for uploading, downloading, editing, and managing files, making it an essential tool for individuals and organizations that need to collaborate on files and projects. With a web file manager, users can perform various file operations without the need for additional software, ensuring seamless access and management of web files from any location.
Definition and Explanation of a Web File Manager
A web file manager is a web-based application that enables users to interact with a file system, allowing them to perform various file operations such as uploading, downloading, creating, deleting, and editing files and folders. It provides a centralized platform for managing files and folders, making it easier to collaborate with multiple users and access files from anywhere, at any time. By using a web file manager, organizations can streamline their file management processes, ensuring that all users have the necessary access to the files they need while maintaining control over the file system.
Benefits of Using a Web File Manager
Using a web file manager offers several benefits, including:
- Convenience: Access files and folders from anywhere, at any time, using only a web browser. This eliminates the need for additional software installations and allows for easy file management on the go.
- Collaboration: Multiple users can access and edit files simultaneously, making it easier to collaborate on projects. This feature is particularly useful for teams working on shared documents or projects.
- Security: Web file managers often provide robust security features, such as encryption and access controls, to protect sensitive files and data. This ensures that only authorized users can access and modify files.
- Flexibility: Web file managers can be accessed from any device with a web browser, including desktops, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. This flexibility allows users to manage files from various devices, enhancing productivity and accessibility.
Key Features
A good web file manager should have the following key features:
- File Upload and Download Capabilities: Users should be able to easily upload files to the server and download files to their local devices.
- Editing Files Directly in the Browser: The ability to edit files directly within the web browser without the need for additional software.
- Support for Multiple File Formats: Including images, videos, and documents, ensuring compatibility with various file types.
- Folder Creation and Management: Users should be able to create, rename, and manage folders to organize their files effectively.
- File and Folder Permissions and Access Controls: To ensure that only authorized users can access and modify files and folders.
- Search and Filtering Capabilities: To quickly locate specific files or folders within the file system.
- Support for Zip Files and Other Compressed File Formats: Allowing users to compress and decompress files as needed.
- Integration with Cloud Storage Services and FTP Clients: To provide additional flexibility and options for managing files across different platforms.
By incorporating these features, a web file manager can provide a comprehensive solution for managing files and folders efficiently and securely.
Web File Manager
- Upload Files & Folders
- Download files and entire folders to .zip
- Search for files or folder names
- Rename, Create Files & Directories
- Drag and Drop Files or Folders
- View Office Files and 60+ file types in the browser without downloading
- Preview graphic files in thumbnail or picture mode
- Edit Office Files Online and save back to the local server (nothing is stored in the cloud)
- Cut/Paste, Delete, or Rename
- Optional Data Leak Prevention
Edit Documents Online
MyWorkDrive is the only file access software that allows users to edit documents online in Office 365 with all changes saved back to the local file shares.
MyWorkDrive as a Conduit for Office 365 Online
MyWorkDrive enables enterprises to remotely edit and collaborate on documents within a browser window using Office Online while keeping files stored on their company’s server.
Our software securely connects files for viewing and editing in our Web File Manager to Office Online during online editing and continually saves changes back to the local server. Unlike other solutions that sync files to the cloud or use alternative editors our service interfaces natively with Office 365 online in a browser or from mobile versions of Microsoft Office.
Users can share files internally using links (for Office files those links allow co-editing online in Office 365 at the same time with other users) and externally using OneDrive (files are copied to OneDrive and shared externally leaving internal files secured on local shares).
Secure Web File Management
MyWorkDrive allows secure file sharing without migrating files or a VPN client. In just minutes, you can activate a private cloud web file manager client portal for secure file sharing, branded with your company logo, color scheme, and URL.
Access to files is based on Active Directory permissions out of the box. Should you wish, additional security features can be easily activated including: Data Loss Prevention and Two Factor Authentication.
Our MyWorkDrive web file sharing server is the only software that exclusively uses Active Directory security based on NTFS permissions. There are no overriding logins, databases, service accounts, or other services that can be leveraged to gain unauthorized access.
When a user logs into the Web File Manager portal they only gain access to files and folders as defined in NTFS. Even if an administrator of MyWorkDrive were to attempt to provide access to shares using MyWorkDrive, no additional access could be granted since authentication runs under the users’ security context when they log into the system.
MyWorkDrive also integrates with Microsoft Server Access Based Enumeration to provide visibility to files and folders based on NTFS permissions.
With MyWorkDrive users access files in any web browser easily without the security risks of VPNs or migrating to the cloud. Learn More…