A File Area is a versatile element that allows you to upload and organize files on your website while customizing how file links appear to visitors. This feature is particularly useful for sharing downloadable resources such as PDFs, images, documents, or any other files that users may need access to.
Adding a File Area to Your Page
To add a File Area to your page:
1. Navigate to the Build tab from left menu and from the Buttons & Shapes category - locate the File Area element
2. Drag and drop the File Area onto the desired section of your page.
3. Blue rectangles will indicate where the element can be placed.
Once the File Area has been added, click the gear (⚙) icon to access and edit its properties, where you can customize the Header and Footer names and adjust how the uploaded files are displayed on the page.
Customizing the File Area
Header & Footer - The Header and Footer are optional text fields displayed above and below the file area. These can be used to provide additional context, instructions, or descriptions.
Display Options
In the View dropdown menu, you can customize how each file is presented, including:
- File Icon – Displays an icon representing the file type.
- Description – Shows a short text description for each file.
- Size – Displays the file size.
- Date – Shows the upload date.
- Comments – Includes any additional notes related to the file.
Additionally, files can be displayed in a list format (stacked vertically) or in columns for a more compact layout. There is also an option to enable large file icons for better visibility.
Adding Files to a File Area
To upload files:
1. Hover over the File Area and click the ⊕ icon.
2. The Add File popup will appear.
3. In the Source field, browse and select a file from your local storage.
4. Choose an appropriate File Icon if needed.
5. Optionally, enter a Description and Comments (these will only be displayed if enabled in the File Area View settings).
📌 File Upload Restrictions:
Maximum file size: 120MB
Unsupported file types: .exe, .dll, .bat, .sys
Managing File Access & Permanent URLs
Access Control & Security
Once a file has been uploaded, the Access Control section allows you to:
- View and copy the Permanent File URL.
- Protect the file with a common password for restricted access.
Permanent File URL
Each uploaded file has a unique Permanent File URL that does not change, even if the file is updated. This URL should be used whenever linking to the file, but first make sure to publish your website, to activate the Permanent URL
To retrieve the Permanent File URL:
1. Hover over an existing file and click on its gear (⚙) icon
2. Navigate to the Access Control section
3. Copy the Permanent File URL
⚠️ Important Note: Moving a File Area to another section of your website will result in new Permanent URLs being generated for all files within it. If you have linked to these files elsewhere, be sure to update those references, as the original URLs will stop working after republishing the page.