Manage Files and Folders

Learn how to organize, manage, and review files and folders in OpenCloud.
This section covers common day-to-day tasks such as creating and moving content, uploading files, restoring deleted items, and reviewing file history.

In this section

Organize and manage content

• Create, rename, and move files and folders
  Create new content, reorganize existing files and folders, and move items to a different location.

• Upload, download, and unzip content
  Upload files to OpenCloud, download them to your device, or extract ZIP archives.

• Delete and restore items from the trash
  Remove files and folders and restore them later if needed.

• Editing Markdown files
  Edit README.md and other Markdown files directly in OpenCloud with formatting suggestions.

• README files in folders
  Add a README.md file to a folder so OpenCloud renders it above the file list.

Find and classify content

• Photos and videos
  Preview photos, browse them in a photo roll, and play videos directly in the web interface.

• Search for files and content
  Find files by name or search within their content.

• Favorites
  Mark frequently used files for quick access and collect them on a dedicated Favorites page.

• Add and remove tags
  Use tags to organize files and folders and make them easier to find.

• Create shortcuts to files or web links
  Add shortcuts to frequently used files or external websites for quicker access.

Review file history and activity

• View file versions and activity history
  Review earlier file versions and track how a file has changed over time.

• Inspect file activity
  See which actions were performed on a file or folder and who made the changes.