Understanding and manage files

TL;DR / Overview

The File Manager in Nilead CMS allows you to upload and organize your media files—including images, videos, audio, and documents—so they can be used across your website. This guide walks you through adding, updating, and deleting files, as well as managing media galleries.

Prerequisites

• You must be logged in with a role that has CMS editing permissions.

• You should have image/video/PDF files ready on your device.

• Your plan must include CMS access (available on Basic and above).

Walkthrough

Accessing the File Manager

1. From your Nilead Admin Dashboard.

2. Click the "Media Manager" icon located on the top right corner

3. You’ll see a table listing all uploaded media files.

Supported File Types

Nilead currently supports the following formats:

• Images: .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .ico, .bmp

• Documents: .pdf

• (More types coming soon)

🔍 Note: Files exceeding size or type limits may fail to upload.

Image Size Guidelines

• Max dimensions: 2048px × 2048px or up to 4.2 megapixels

• Recommended: 1024px × 1024px for square product images

• Higher-resolution images improve professionalism and SEO ranking

📝 Tip: Optimize file size without compromising quality for faster loading.

Upload or Edit Files

1. Click the Upload icon to upload a new file.

2. Choose the type of file to upload (Image, File, Video or Audio).

3. Use the file picker or drag & drop the files inside the box.

4. Add metadata (e.g., name, alt text for images).

5. Click Save to upload.

To update an existing file:

• Click the file name → edit the fields → click Save.

📸 Visual: Modal showing file upload form with metadata fields.

Delete Files (Bulk or Single)

1. Check the box next to each file you want to remove.

2. Select Delete from the Bulk Action dropdown.

3. Confirm deletion.

⚠️ Note: This action is irreversible. Files cannot be recovered after deletion.

FAQs

1. Can I replace a file without breaking its usage on the site?
Yes, editing and re-uploading the file will update its contents without changing the file path.

2. Are there storage limits for my account?
Storage limits depend on your plan. Contact support if you need more space.

3. Can I organize files into folders?
Folder support is coming soon. For now, use consistent naming conventions.

4. Are uploaded files optimized automatically?
Basic compression is applied. For best results, upload optimized files directly.

5. Can I restrict file access to certain user roles or groups?
This is currently managed at the page or content block level, not file-level.