What's New

New Features & Enhancements
* Improved file transfer status information
* Rename popup sized better
* Improved temporary file cleanup

Bug Fixes
* Bookmarks tab was showing history by default
* Fixed rotating images resulting in duplicated files
* Fixed 'Bookmarks' German translation
* Edit In Place fixed for On My iPad folder

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Unlike other file manager apps, we never gather any of your data. We also don't require you to create an account or register an email address with us.

App Description

FileBrowser for Education is an extended version of FileBrowser with enhanced security and control features for schools, colleges and universities.

== Bulk purchase discount available via iTunes Education Store ==

With FileBrowser for Education, users can benefit from direct and secure file access to servers, workstations and other storage devices on the network. No additional configuration of IT systems is necessary.

Office Apps Integration
- Use the document picker in MS Office apps to open files from network file servers, edit them and automatically save back.

Core Features
- Access file servers and iCloud storage
- View documents and optionally store them for offline viewing
- Show a video, PowerPoint or Keynote direct from the server
- Copy and move between any type of storage, from single files to whole directories
- Integrates with other apps allowing you to edit, save and share files
- Integrates with your existing infrastructure, including Active Directory
- Integrates with iOS data protection, utilising hardware-based encryption to secure content
- VPN on-demand support for third-party VPN clients
- Supports Microsoft Distributed File System (DFS)
- Requires no additional software on file servers

MDM Integration
- Centralised distribution of FileBrowser configuration settings
- Enforced security lockdown
- Confirm to your Mobile Security Policies
- Prevent users from changing local settings
- Selectively override any local configuration setting
- Distribute file server connection details
- Control whether offline viewing/storage is permitted
- Control whether content can be emailed as attachments
- ‘Kiosk’ mode for highly directed file access

FileBrowser uses the SMB1 & SMB2 network access protocols (also known as CIFS or Windows File Sharing). This enables access to Macs, PCs, NAS drives, & Windows File Servers.
It can also connect to the following types of server:
- Microsoft SharePoint 2013
- Microsoft OneDrive for Business (as part of Office365)
- WebDAV servers
- FTP servers
- SFTP servers
- Dropbox cloud storage

For fast friendly support please email [email protected]. Please note that we are only able to provide support in English.

iPhone Screenshots

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iPad Screenshots

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App Changes

  • January 10, 2016 Initial release
  • March 03, 2016 New version 8.0
  • March 15, 2016 New version 8.1
  • July 12, 2016 New version 8.2
  • August 20, 2016 New version 8.5
  • November 09, 2016 New version 8.7
  • December 02, 2016 New version 9.0
  • December 14, 2016 New version 9.1.2
  • June 15, 2019 New version 15.5
  • September 05, 2019 New version 15.7
  • September 24, 2019 New version 15.8
  • September 30, 2019 New version 15.9
  • December 03, 2019 Price increase: $8.99 -> $9.99
  • December 24, 2019 New version 16.6
  • July 15, 2020 New version 20.7
  • October 28, 2020 New version 20.13
  • September 16, 2023 New version 23.13
  • November 15, 2023 New version 23.15