Compress and Extract Files
In this guide, we will show you how to compress and extract files from the File Manager on the UltraServers dashboard.
Compress Files into Archive
Access the File Manager
- Click on the File Manager tab on your server management page.
Select the Files
- Select the files that you want to compress.
Compress the Files
- Click on the yellow Archive button.
- Review which files are to be archived.
- Confirm the compression by clicking on Archive again.
Confirm Archive was Created
- Confirm that the files were successfully compressed into an archive.
- If successful, a file named
archive-YYYY-MM-DD-timestamp.tar.gzshould have been generated.
Extract Compressed Archive
Identify the Compressed File
- Identify the compressed file. They usually have extensions such as
.zip,.tar.gzor.rar. - Click on the three dots
...next to the compressed file to reveal the context menu. - In the context menu, click on Extract.
Wait for Extraction to Complete
- Once the extraction begins, simply wait for the message that indicates the file was successfully extracted.
- The extracted files will now be accessible in the File Manager.
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