PHP File Manager with Upload, Preview & Delete
This lightweight PHP-based file manager allows users to upload files, view them directly in the browser, and delete them securely. Built with clean HTML, CSS, PHP, and MySQL, it’s perfect for admin dashboards, document portals, or educational platforms

Features:

• Upload files with user name
• View uploaded files in-browser using iframe
• Delete files from both server and database
• Confirmation popup before deletion
• Clean UI with styled buttons and hover effects
• Secure file handling using basename() and prepared SQL statements
• Redirect after deletion to prevent refresh errors

Requirements:

• PHP 7.4 or higher
• MySQL 5.6+
• Local server (XAMPP, WAMP, LAMP)
• Browser with iframe support

Installation:

1. Place the project folder in your server root (e.g. htdocs/)
2. Create a database named filedb
3. Run the SQL query provided in README.txt to create the uploads table
4. Ensure the uploads/ folder is writable
5. Open upload-form.php in your browser to start using the system

This script is easy to customize and extend. You can integrate login systems, file type filters, or multi-user support. Whether you're building a simple admin panel or a full document manager, this tool gives you a clean foundation to build on.