Simple File List Documentation

Getting Started

• How to Install Simple File List Pro
  Install and activate Simple File List Pro on a WordPress website.
• Minimum Requirements
  Review the hosting, PHP, and WordPress requirements for Simple File List.
• The Admin File List
  Manage files, folders, and list operations from the WordPress administration area.
• Organize Files into Folders
  Plan and display folders within Simple File List.

Configuration

• Using the Shortcode
  Display and configure Simple File List with WordPress shortcode attributes.
• File List Settings
  Configure file list visibility, appearance, sorting, actions, and performance.
• Upload Settings
  Configure file upload access, limits, file types, and submitter information.
• Notification Settings
  Configure email notifications for uploaded files.
• The Tools Tab
  Use Simple File List maintenance, reset, and troubleshooting tools.

Appearance

• CSS Styling Guide
  Target Simple File List elements with custom CSS.
• CSS Examples
  Use practical CSS snippets to customize the file list and uploader.

Extensions

• File Access Manager
  Understand File Access Manager modes and access-control features.
• File Access Manager: Getting Started
  Set up File Access Manager and create restricted file lists.
• Search & Pagination
  Add search controls and pagination to large file lists.
• File Sending
  Allow users to send file links by email.

Developer & Troubleshooting

• Custom Hooks
  Extend Simple File List with WordPress action hooks.
• Enable WordPress Error Logging
  Enable WordPress debugging and error logs for troubleshooting.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Are Files Uploaded to the Media Library?
  Learn where Simple File List stores uploaded files.
• Can Uploads Overwrite Existing Files?
  Control whether uploaded files can overwrite existing files.
• Run a Custom Action After Upload
  Use a hook to run custom behavior after an upload completes.
• Can Search Engines Index Listed Files?
  Understand when public files and descriptions can be indexed.
• Customize the List and Uploader
  Customize Simple File List appearance with CSS.
• Maximum Upload File Size
  Understand and configure server and plugin upload-size limits.
• File and Folder Naming Restrictions
  Understand file-name sanitization and Nice Names.
• Prevent Direct URL Access
  Learn the limits and options for preventing direct links to files.
• What Is Error 99?
  Troubleshoot directory traversal protection and invalid file paths.
• Why Does a File Open Instead of Download?
  Understand how browsers decide whether to open or download files.