Tiny File Manager
Web based File Manager in PHP, simple, fast and small file manager with a single file.
- GitHub stars
- 5,983
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Latest release
- 2.6
5 November 2024 - Last commit
- 20 July 2026
- Runs on
- PHP
Commits per month, last 12 months
22 commits
How to self-host Tiny File Manager
Tiny File Manager runs on PHP. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Tiny File Manager free?
Yes. Tiny File Manager is open source under the GPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Tiny File Manager?
Yes. Tiny File Manager runs on PHP. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
Is Tiny File Manager still maintained?
The last change to Tiny File Manager's code was on 20 July 2026, with 22 commits in the last 12 months.
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