The File Manager plugin lets app users and admins organize, upload, and access documents directly inside your app. It’s ideal for education, insurance, or internal company use—such as sharing HR forms, assignments, or marketing assets. App owners can manage folders from the control panel, while users can upload and download files based on the permissions you set.
Requirements
This is a Maximize plugin, available on the Growth and Business plans
Login is required for users to upload or manage files
App owners can upload and organize files directly in the control panel
How to use the File Manager plugin
Log in, go to Builder in the left navigation
Click the + button to open the Plugin Marketplace
Search for File Manager, then click Add Plugin
Name your plugin and choose whether to add it to the side menu, then click Add again
Stay in the Content tab
You’ll see a main workspace displaying existing folders and files
Click the + icon to create a new folder or upload a file (users must be logged in to do this)
Enter a folder name and click Create
Click the folder you just created, then click Add → Upload File to upload a file from your device
After uploading, click Done
You’ll see the file listed in your folder with options to Download, Rename, or Delete (depending on permission settings)
Click the Settings tab
Toggle permissions to control user access:
Allow App Users to Upload Files — enable or disable file uploads
Allow App Users to Rename/Delete Files or Folders — enable or disable editing and deletion
Disable these options if you want only admins to upload or modify content
Click the Security tab
Turn on Require Login to restrict access to logged-in users
(Optional) Add tag-based restrictions and choose whether to match any or all tags
Click the Tagging tab
Enter a tag name to automatically apply to users when they access this feature
Click Add Tag
Click the Purchase tab
Check Require Purchase to enable
Choose your product type (e.g., Single Purchase or Subscription)
Upload an image, fill out purchase text, and success/failure messages
Click the Analytics tab to view feature performance
Track daily views, top users, and file activity over time
Pro tips
Require login to ensure files remain secure and only authorized users can upload or edit content
Use the control panel to pre-load key files (e.g., templates, forms, or syllabi) and disable uploads for users
If you want separate spaces for different teams or departments, create unique File Manager instances for each group
Keep file names simple and organized—this helps users quickly find what they need
Monitor storage regularly; the default 5 GB limit is suitable for most document-based use cases