A file manager is a must-have. Alex (below) nicely described the advantages over SFTP.

I run two agencies and we're considering moving our substantial client base over to Cloudways, for all WordPress development.

We need to know this feature is on the product roadmap, or we'll likely have to choose Kinsta, SiteGround, WP Engine, or SiteGround.

Listen to the voices here Cloudways — this is a difference-maker.

This is a very important feature, we must have it!

Please add a File Manager

Please add a File Manager - rather than only being able to use FTP.

this is a much-needed feature. please add this ASAP.
We are managing multiple websites and multiple servers with cloudways. SFTP is really slow.
we sometimes need to compress and decompress files on the server, sometimes we need to upload compressed files to the server.

I prefer the safety of sFTP over a file manager

Cloudways, in my opinion, is not a tech business; they just utilise other cloud hosting companies and have managed to integrate their services in some manner. Are they unable to create a basic file manager? What makes me think I can trust them with my cloud solution? This is nonsense. I was taken aback and began exploring for another host that offered a comparable cloud service and included a File Manager. Kinsta gets close, however they only utilise Google Cloud Server and are too costly. Is there anything else that meets this requirement??

maybe put a rush on this one..

This needs to get into the planning stage. From the perspective of a small agency (me) who just selected to move 40+ sites to Cloudways, not having a file manager is a huge issue for me. I'm not fluent in SSH, I'm having constant issues with BlogVault migrations failing, plus I can not effectively restore a site using Backup Buddy like I've done for years.
Since I'm only three or four sites into this process, I'm thinking of pulling the plug on moving to Cloudways.

I signed up with cloudways thinking its the best cloud hosting company out there. But where the f*ck is File Manager? Are you kidding me? How can a best hosting company not have a file manager? Just freaking disgusting! and if they think they are best, can't they build one? Every host has beautiful file manager like Kinsta and SiteGround have built their own. I think Cloudways are not tech company, they just use other cloud hosting company and have managed to somehow link their services. Are they incapable of building a simple file manager? How can i trust them for my cloud solution? This is bullshit. I got a big surprise and looking for another host that provides similar cloud service and have File Manager. I think Kinsta comes closer but they use only Google Cloud Server and are damn expensive. Is there any other options that cater to this need??

Tiny File Manager
Open Source PHP File, light and extremely simple, It is a single executable file with no dependencies

https://tinyfilemanager.github.io/

Tiny File Manager
Open Source PHP File, light and extremely simple, It is a single executable file with no dependencies

https://tinyfilemanager.github.io/

Tiny File Manager to Console
Open Source PHP File, light and extremely simple, It is a single executable file with no dependencies

A file manager like you have on Cpanel is a tripple-must have feature. SFTP is so much slower.
Check out the cpanel file manager: you can
- quickly view/edit files on the fly
- with one click compress files and whole directories (zip, gzip, rar, etc.)
- you can upload large compressed files and unzip
- clone/copy/move files/directories directly on the server

Not having a native File Manager app is a major downer for us after migrating from another hosting company to Cloudways.
This cannot be that difficult to implement.

A file manager like you have on Cpanel is a tripple-must have feature. SFTP is so much slower.
Check out the cpanel file manager: you can
- quickly view/edit files on the fly
- with one click compress files and whole directories (zip, gzip, rar, etc.)
- you can upload large compressed files and unzip
- clone/copy/move files/directories directly on the server

Not having a native File Manager app is a major downer for us after migrating from another hosting company to Cloudways.
This cannot be that difficult to implement.

What a pothetic company that doesn't have a file manager. And the don't take Discover card. We have to seriously ask how professional Cloudways really is...

I would love to have a file explorer from my application to edit, upload files, etc. Some sort of built-in ftp (graphical). This makes it accessible, quick and easy ...

Indeed. Looking to make a switch from Siteground but their file manager has been too helpful too often, and using SSH was not a pleasant experience last time I tried it.

Suggest adding your votes here:
https://cloudways.uservoice.com/forums/203824-service-improvement/suggestions/5539213-i-want-to-be-able-to-upload-delete-modify-my-appli

Suggest adding your votes here:
https://cloudways.uservoice.com/forums/203824-service-improvement/suggestions/5539213-i-want-to-be-able-to-upload-delete-modify-my-appli