Hi guys!
I've just rebuild one of my servers. Fresh install everything.
OS Ubuntu 22.04 / PHP 8
When I've checked the admin tools to properly configurate, I've found the Extplorer is not working.
It looks like this

It's really weird because in a server with the same configuration Extplorer runs without problems.

First I've tried the way
wo stack purge --extplorer and wo stack install --extplorer
and I get the message

"eXtplorer is already installed"

Then
wo stack remove --extplorer and wo stack install --extplorer
and again

"eXtplorer is already installed"

So I went by
wo stack upgrade --admin
and the problem persist

Google does not make this easy and there's no similar issue.

So, just in case, I went by
wo maintenance
and yes... the problem persist.

So, if you got any idea how could I fix this issue and/or any alternative for extplorer, will be welcomed.
Thanks in advance guys!

6 days later

Debian 10 fresh install, updated.
WordOps, stacks fresh install.
eXtplorer problem still persist.

13 days later

Yeah, it's not working on Ubuntu 22.04 too. Just installed manually, and working good. But, i will always go with SFTP/FTP over web based file manager.

7 days later

you can try with php 8.1 and replace xexplorer with the latest version from official website? this tool is dropped and not supported anymore I guess.

I have the same problem with the server on ubuntu 22.04

23 days later

The issue persist. I dont have permission to @ the admin and/or main collaborators but any help with this topic would be welcomed.
Thanks!

9 days later

marty
Hey Marty! Thanks! I'm aware of that support ticket/issue thread on Github. Unfortunately it's on hold since late June, but I will keep an eye here and there to see how can we fix this.

    22 days later

    Maybe this problem will never be solved as the dev is concentrating to other issues.

    We should seek for other solutions.

    24 days later
    4 months later

    Alternative to eXtplorer

    File Browser Installation and Configuration Guide
    This guide provides step-by-step instructions to install and configure File Browser as an alternative to eXtplorer. It covers installation, service configuration, firewall settings, and troubleshooting.

    Installation
    Step 1: Update System Packages
    Run the following command to update and upgrade your system packages:

    sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

    Step 2: Install File Browser
    Use the following command to download and install File Browser:
    curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/filebrowser/get/master/get.sh | bash

    Step 3: Verify Installation
    Check if File Browser is installed correctly:
    filebrowser version

    Configuration
    Step 4: Set Up the Working Directory
    Create the necessary directory and assign proper permissions:
    sudo mkdir -p /var/www
    sudo chmod 755 /var/www
    sudo chown $(whoami):$(whoami) /var/www

    Step 5: Start File Browser Manually (For Testing)
    Run the following command to start File Browser:
    filebrowser -r /var/www/ -d /var/www/filebrowser.db -a 0.0.0.0 -p 8081

    If it works correctly, press Ctrl+C to stop and proceed with configuring it as a service.

    Running File Browser as a Service
    Step 6: Create a Systemd Service File
    Open the systemd service configuration file:
    sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/filebrowser.service

    Add the following content:

    [Unit]
    Description=File Browser
    After=network.target

    [Service]
    ExecStart=/usr/local/bin/filebrowser -r /var/www/ -d /var/www/filebrowser.db -a 0.0.0.0 -p 8081
    Restart=always
    User=root

    [Install]
    WantedBy=multi-user.target

    Step 7: Enable and Start the Service
    Run the following commands to apply and start the service:
    sudo systemctl daemon-reload
    sudo systemctl enable filebrowser
    sudo systemctl start filebrowser
    sudo systemctl status filebrowser

    You should see the status as active (running).

    Firewall Configuration
    Step 8: Check Firewall Status
    sudo ufw status

    Step 9: Allow Access from Specific IPs
    Replace the IP addresses with your own:
    sudo ufw allow from 111.222.33.444 to any port 8081

    Step 10: Reload Firewall Rules
    sudo ufw reload

    Troubleshooting
    Restarting and Stopping File Browser Service
    sudo systemctl restart filebrowser
    sudo systemctl stop filebrowser
    sudo journalctl -u filebrowser
    sudo systemctl restart filebrowser

    Following these steps, you will have a fully functional File Browser instance running as an alternative to eXtplorer. Ensure you configure the firewall settings properly for secure access. If you encounter issues, refer to the logs for debugging.

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