Description

The Remote FTP browser addon connects Download Manager to external FTP servers, allowing browsing of remote folders directly in the WordPress dashboard and linking files hosted outside the server as manageable downloads. Recommended for sites distributing large files, teams centralizing media in dedicated storage, and administrators needing to keep the web server lean without losing control over the download catalog.

Main Features

  • Integrated FTP browser: explores directories and files on the remote server within the download creation screen.
  • Direct file linking: associates any FTP file with a Download Manager package without uploading through WordPress.
  • FTP credential management: stores host, user, port, and password for connections used by the catalog.
  • Support for multiple servers: switches between different FTP accounts to organize files by origin.
  • Compatibility with base plugin packages: treats the remote file as a native download item, inheriting access rules and statistics.

Benefits of Remote FTP browser

  • Relieved web server: keeps heavy files on dedicated storage, freeing up WordPress space and bandwidth.
  • Agile publishing workflow: avoids duplicate uploads when content is already available on a corporate FTP.
  • Centralized catalog: displays and protects remote downloads with the same rules as Download Manager.
  • Scales for large files: circumvents PHP upload limits using FTP as the source bridge.

Who Is It For?

  • Publishers, record labels, and producers maintaining digital archives on separate FTP servers.
  • Software companies and developers distributing installers and builds stored outside WordPress.
  • IT teams centralizing media in dedicated storage needing to expose it through institutional websites.

Remote FTP browser is the bridge for those managing robust file libraries without migrating everything to the website server, preserving existing architecture and extending Download Manager’s reach. It brings together the convenience of native download management with the flexibility of remote storage, addressing scenarios where file volume and size make traditional uploads unfeasible.

Frequently asked questions

Is Download Manager Remote FTP browser GPL-licensed?

Yes. Download Manager Remote FTP browser is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.

Can I use Download Manager Remote FTP browser on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install Download Manager Remote FTP browser on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.

How much does Download Manager Remote FTP browser cost at Ultrapack?

Download Manager Remote FTP browser costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).

Does Download Manager Remote FTP browser include updates?

Yes. The current version of Download Manager Remote FTP browser is 2.4.5, published at Ultrapack on Jun 13, 2024. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is Download Manager Remote FTP browser scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of Download Manager Remote FTP browser goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.