Virtual Directories

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Virtual Directories

This WCP feature allows you to create and manage the Virtual Directories for a particular domain(s). To access the Virtual Directories, navigate to the WCP URL and then locate the "Virtual Directories" button by using the following path:

  • WCP (login and select domain) >> Files >> Virtual Directories

Virtual Directories

  • A Virtual Directory is a friendly name, or alias, for a physical directory on the server hard drive.
  1. Click on Virtual Directories under the Files section.
    • This will display the site(s) available to manage.
  2. Click "Manage" for the desired site, as available, or "Add" to create a Virtual Directory.
    • If "Manage" is selected for a particular site, you will then be able to view and manage the available Virtual Directories.
    • If no Virtual Directories are present you can choose to add one by clicking the "Add" button.

Adding Virtual Directories

  • After clicking the "Add" button to create the Virtual Directory.
  1. Enter the file path required for the Virtual Path field or select "Browse" to search for the desired directory.
  2. Enter the actual file path that Virtual Directory is mapped to in the Physical Path field or select "Browse" to search for the desired directory.
    • If this Virtual Directory is also an application, you can specify it by checking the "Create Application Folder" check box.
  3. Click "Save" to create the Virtual Directory.