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React File Manager drag and drop handles single files, complete folder hierarchies, and multi-item selections in one action, keeping folder relationships intact across every move.

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Drag and drop individual files

Drag and drop moves an individual file from its current folder to a different one. The destination folder highlights while the file is being dragged over it. Use this feature to quickly reorganize files as projects, departments, or business requirements change.

Multiple nested folders being dragged from one parent folder to another in the React File Manager.

Move entire folder structures

Drag and drop moves a complete folder with its contents while preserving the original hierarchy. Nested subfolders and files keep their relative structure. Use this feature to reorganize project structures or department folders without changing the underlying folder organization.

A user selecting multiple folders with checkboxes and dragging them together to a new location in the React File Manager.

Move multiple files or folders at once

Drag and drop moves multiple selected files and folders to a different location in a single operation. Selected items travel together so the destination stays organized in one step. Use this feature for bulk file transfers across projects, departments, or shared workspaces.

Frequently Asked Questions

✅ What happens if a user drops a file into a folder they cannot access in the React File Manager?

The move is blocked if the destination folder is restricted by access permissions in React File Manager. You can also use drag-and-drop events to apply validation before the operation completes.

✅ Does React File Manager drag and drop work with cloud storage?

Yes. React File Manager drag and drop works with supported storage providers, including physical storage, Azure Blob Storage, Amazon S3, FTP, SharePoint, and database storage. Moves are sent through the configured provider so files stay wherever they are stored.

✅ Can users drag multiple files or folders at once in the React File Manager?

Yes. React File Manager lets you select multiple files or folders and drag them together. All selected items move to the new location in a single operation.

✅ Can I customize drag-and-drop behavior in the React File Manager?

Yes. React File Manager exposes drag-and-drop events that let you restrict specific file movements or run custom logic before and after an item is moved. This makes it possible to enforce business rules that go beyond basic access permissions.

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