# Simple File List Documentation

> Official documentation for the Simple File List WordPress plugin, including setup, configuration, extensions, troubleshooting, and frequently asked questions.

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## Getting Started

- [How to Install Simple File List Pro](https://simplefilelist.com/docs/how-to-install/): Install and activate Simple File List Pro on a WordPress website.
- [Minimum Requirements](https://simplefilelist.com/docs/simple-file-list-minimum-requirements/): Review the hosting, PHP, and WordPress requirements for Simple File List.
- [The Admin File List](https://simplefilelist.com/docs/admin-file-list/): Manage files, folders, and list operations from the WordPress administration area.
- [Organize Files into Folders](https://simplefilelist.com/docs/how-to-organize-your-files-into-folders/): Plan and display folders within Simple File List.

## Configuration

- [Using the Shortcode](https://simplefilelist.com/docs/shortcode/): Display and configure Simple File List with WordPress shortcode attributes.
- [File List Settings](https://simplefilelist.com/docs/file-list-settings/): Configure file list visibility, appearance, sorting, actions, and performance.
- [Upload Settings](https://simplefilelist.com/docs/upload-settings/): Configure file upload access, limits, file types, and submitter information.
- [Notification Settings](https://simplefilelist.com/docs/notification-settings/): Configure email notifications for uploaded files.
- [The Tools Tab](https://simplefilelist.com/docs/the-tools-tab/): Use Simple File List maintenance, reset, and troubleshooting tools.

## Appearance

- [CSS Styling Guide](https://simplefilelist.com/docs/css-styling-guide/): Target Simple File List elements with custom CSS.
- [CSS Examples](https://simplefilelist.com/docs/css-examples/): Use practical CSS snippets to customize the file list and uploader.

## Extensions

- [File Access Manager](https://simplefilelist.com/docs/file-access-manager/): Understand File Access Manager modes and access-control features.
- [File Access Manager: Getting Started](https://simplefilelist.com/docs/file-access-manager-getting-started/): Set up File Access Manager and create restricted file lists.
- [Search & Pagination](https://simplefilelist.com/docs/add-search-pagination/): Add search controls and pagination to large file lists.
- [File Sending](https://simplefilelist.com/docs/add-file-sending/): Allow users to send file links by email.

## Developer & Troubleshooting

- [Custom Hooks](https://simplefilelist.com/docs/custom-hooks/): Extend Simple File List with WordPress action hooks.
- [Enable WordPress Error Logging](https://simplefilelist.com/docs/how-to-enable-wordpress-error-logging-for-debugging/): Enable WordPress debugging and error logs for troubleshooting.

## Frequently Asked Questions

- [Are Files Uploaded to the Media Library?](https://simplefilelist.com/docs/are-the-files-uploaded-to-the-media-library/): Learn where Simple File List stores uploaded files.
- [Can Uploads Overwrite Existing Files?](https://simplefilelist.com/docs/can-people-who-upload-overwrite-existing-files/): Control whether uploaded files can overwrite existing files.
- [Run a Custom Action After Upload](https://simplefilelist.com/docs/q-can-i-create-custom-action-after-an-upload-completes/): Use a hook to run custom behavior after an upload completes.
- [Can Search Engines Index Listed Files?](https://simplefilelist.com/docs/are-the-files-in-the-list-searchable-by-google-and-other-search-engines/): Understand when public files and descriptions can be indexed.
- [Customize the List and Uploader](https://simplefilelist.com/docs/can-i-customize-the-appearance-of-the-list-and-uploader/): Customize Simple File List appearance with CSS.
- [Maximum Upload File Size](https://simplefilelist.com/docs/q-what-is-the-maximum-upload-file-size/): Understand and configure server and plugin upload-size limits.
- [File and Folder Naming Restrictions](https://simplefilelist.com/docs/are-there-any-file-or-folder-naming-restrictions/): Understand file-name sanitization and Nice Names.
- [Prevent Direct URL Access](https://simplefilelist.com/docs/how-can-i-prevent-direct-url-access-to-my-files-from-outside-my-website/): Learn the limits and options for preventing direct links to files.
- [What Is Error 99?](https://simplefilelist.com/docs/what-is-error-99/): Troubleshoot directory traversal protection and invalid file paths.
- [Why Does a File Open Instead of Download?](https://simplefilelist.com/docs/why-does-the-file-open-instead-of-download/): Understand how browsers decide whether to open or download files.