# What is the File Manager

The File Manager provides controlled web access to the Virtual File Systems (VFS) defined in Data Mover Smart.

It enables authorized internal and external users to manage files and folders through an intuitive web interface.

Depending on their permissions and access rights, users can browse folders, upload, download and delete files, and manage metadata directly from a browser.

Authentication and access are controlled by the **HTTP/S server configuration** and by **ACLs (Access Control Lists)**.

File operations performed via File Manager may trigger actions and downstream processes configured on the platform.

## Pre-requisites

Before using File Manager, ensure the following prerequisites are met in **Data Mover Smart**:

* An **HTTP** or **HTTPS server** is configured and active.
* In the active HTTP/S server **Applications** section, the **file manager** toggle is enabled.
* A **VFS** is available.
* A **user account** is defined and can authenticate to File Manager.
* **ACLs** are set on the VFS folders where the user can authenticate.

For details, refer to the [Initial setup](/data-mover-smart/file-manager/initial-setup.md) page.  

## Web access endpoint

When the HTTP/S server is active, the File Manager web interface is automatically available on the same **host** where **Data Mover Smart** runs, using the HTTP/S server port. 

You can access it from any web browser using the following URL format:

```
https://<host>:<port>/static
```

As an alternative, you can access it from Data Mover Smart going to **Services** → **Servers** → select the **HTTP or HTTPS server card** → scroll to **Applications** → click **File Manager**.


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