Filegator is a web-based file manager that lets you browse, upload, download, and manage files on your seedbox directly from your browser — no FTP client or SSH knowledge required. It’s the easiest way to access your seedbox files, with a clean interface that works on any device including your phone.
Why Use Filegator? #
- No software to install — Works entirely in your browser
- Mobile-friendly — Full file management from your phone or tablet
- Upload & download — Transfer files without configuring FTP
- Batch operations — Select multiple files, create ZIP archives, move, rename, delete
- Secure — HTTPS access with your seedbox credentials
How It Works #
FILE ACCESS METHODS COMPARED
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
Method Setup Speed Mobile Best For
────────── ───── ───── ────── ──────────────
Filegator None ✓ Good Yes ✓ Quick access,
small uploads
FTP/SFTP Client Fast ✓ No Large transfers,
needed ✗ bulk downloads
HTTP Access None ✓ Good Yes ✓ Streaming files,
direct links
SSH/SCP Terminal Fast ✓ No Power users,
needed ✗ scripting
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Filegator is the recommended starting point │
│ for all users. Use FTP for large transfers. │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Step 1: Access Filegator #
Filegator is a shared service on your seedbox server — it’s always available, no installation needed. You can access it two ways:
From the Client Area #
- Log in to your EvoSeedbox Client Area at client.evoseedbox.com
- Navigate to Services > click your active seedbox plan
- Find the Filegator link in your service details or apps section
- Click to open — you’ll be taken to the Filegator login page
Direct URL #
Access Filegator directly via HTTPS:
https://YOUR-SERVER.myseedbox.site:14443Replace YOUR-SERVER with your server hostname (shown in your dashboard). The port is 14443 (HTTPS).
Step 2: Log In #
Use your seedbox username and password — the same credentials you use for ruTorrent and FTP. Filegator automatically syncs its user list with your seedbox account every hour.
LOGIN FLOW
──────────
┌──────────────────────────────┐
│ Filegator Login │
│ │
│ Username: ┌──────────────┐ │
│ │ your_user │ │ Same credentials as
│ └──────────────┘ │ ruTorrent and FTP
│ Password: ┌──────────────┐ │
│ │ •••••••••• │ │
│ └──────────────┘ │
│ │
│ ┌────────────────┐ │
│ │ Sign In │ │
│ └────────────────┘ │
└──────────────────────────────┘
│
▼
┌──────────────────────────────┐
│ Your seedbox files │
│ (/home/your_user/downloads) │
└──────────────────────────────┘
After logging in, you’ll see your downloads directory — this is where rTorrent saves completed torrents.
Step 3: Managing Your Files #
The Filegator Interface #
FILEGATOR INTERFACE
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 📁 /your_user/ 🔍 ⬆️ │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ 📁 movies/ 2.4 GB │
│ 📁 tv-shows/ 8.1 GB │
│ 📁 music/ 1.2 GB │
│ 📄 ubuntu-22.04.iso 3.6 GB │
│ 📄 readme.txt 2 KB │
│ │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ ☑ 2 selected 📥 Download 📦 ZIP 🗑️ Delete │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
⬆️ = Upload button (top right)
🔍 = Search files
☑ = Select files for batch operations
Browsing Files #
- Click a folder to navigate into it
- Click the path breadcrumb at the top to go back
- Files show their name, size, and modification date
- Use the search icon to find files by name
Downloading Files #
- Single file: Click the file, then click the download icon
- Multiple files: Select files using checkboxes, then click Download or ZIP to download as an archive
- Entire folder: Select the folder and click ZIP — Filegator creates a ZIP archive and downloads it
Uploading Files #
- Navigate to the folder where you want to upload
- Click the upload button (⬆️) in the top right
- Select files from your device or drag and drop into the browser window
- Upload progress shows for each file
Note: For large files (over 1 GB), FTP or SCP will be significantly faster than browser uploads.
File Operations #
AVAILABLE OPERATIONS
════════════════════
Operation How Notes
───────── ─── ─────
Download Select → 📥 Single or batch
ZIP & Download Select → 📦 Creates archive
Upload ⬆️ button or drag/drop Browser upload
Rename Right-click → Rename Single file/folder
Move Right-click → Move Pick destination
Copy Right-click → Copy Pick destination
Delete Select → 🗑️ Permanent delete
New Folder Right-click → New folder Creates empty dir
Where Are My Files? #
When you log into Filegator, you see your seedbox’s home directory structure. Here’s what the typical layout looks like:
YOUR SEEDBOX FILE STRUCTURE
═══════════════════════════════════════
/home/your_user/
│
├── downloads/ ◀── rTorrent saves here
│ ├── movies/ (completed torrents)
│ ├── tv-shows/
│ └── music/
│
├── watch/ ◀── Drop .torrent files here
│ for auto-download
│
├── private/ ◀── Config files, VPN configs
│ ├── SBinfo.txt (your credentials)
│ ├── peer1.zip (WireGuard config)
│ └── peer2.zip
│
└── .config/ ◀── App configurations
├── sonarr/ (managed by apps)
├── radarr/
└── plex/
The downloads folder is your main working area. This is where torrents are saved and where Plex/Jellyfin look for media.
How User Sync Works #
Filegator runs as a shared service on your server. Your user account is automatically kept in sync:
AUTOMATIC USER SYNC (every hour)
═════════════════════════════════
Your seedbox account
(SBinfo.txt credentials)
│
▼
┌─────────────────────────┐
│ sync-users.sh │
│ • Reads all user │ Runs automatically
│ passwords │ every hour via
│ • Updates Filegator │ seedbox maintenance
│ user database │
│ • Creates home dirs │
└─────────┬───────────────┘
│
▼
┌─────────────────────────┐
│ Filegator users.json │
│ updated atomically │
│ │
│ Your login works with │
│ the same password as │
│ ruTorrent & FTP │
└─────────────────────────┘
Changed your password?
→ Filegator updates within 1 hour ✓
Filegator vs Other File Access Methods #
WHEN TO USE WHAT
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
"I want to quickly check → Filegator ✓
what downloaded" (browser, instant)
"I need to download a → Filegator ✓
few small files" (click and download)
"I'm downloading 50GB → FTP with FileZilla
of media" (much faster)
"I want to mount my seedbox → SSHFS / WebDAV
as a local drive" (see mount guide)
"I need to run commands → SSH terminal
or scripts" (power users)
"I want to stream a video → HTTP Access
before downloading" (browser playback)
Troubleshooting #
Can’t Log In #
Symptom: Login fails with “Invalid credentials.”
- Make sure you’re using your seedbox username and password (same as ruTorrent)
- If you recently changed your password, wait up to one hour for the sync to update Filegator
- Try logging into ruTorrent first to confirm your credentials work
- Clear your browser cache and cookies for the Filegator URL
Upload Fails or Times Out #
Symptom: Upload hangs at a percentage or fails with a timeout error.
- Browser uploads have size limits depending on your connection. For files over 1 GB, use FTP instead
- Check your seedbox disk usage — if you’re at quota, uploads will fail. See your dashboard for disk usage
- Try a different browser — some handle large uploads better than others
Files Not Showing #
Symptom: You downloaded a torrent but it doesn’t appear in Filegator.
- Check if the torrent has actually completed in ruTorrent
- Filegator shows your
downloadsdirectory. If the torrent was saved elsewhere, navigate to that folder - Refresh the page (Filegator doesn’t auto-refresh the file list)
Slow Downloads from Filegator #
Symptom: File downloads from Filegator are slow compared to FTP.
This is normal. Browser downloads use a single HTTPS connection, while FTP clients like FileZilla can use multiple parallel connections. For large or many files, FTP is recommended.
Tips & Best Practices #
- Bookmark the URL — Save
https://your-server:14443for quick access anytime - Use ZIP for batch downloads — Selecting multiple files and downloading as ZIP is faster than downloading individually
- Mobile access — Filegator works great on phones. Bookmark it on your home screen for app-like access
- Don’t delete .config folders — These contain app settings. Deleting them will reset your Sonarr/Radarr/Plex configuration
- Watch folder — Drop
.torrentfiles into yourwatchfolder via Filegator and rTorrent will auto-start them - Use FTP for heavy lifting — Filegator is for convenience. For large transfers, set up FileZilla
