Title: Filevue
Author: Lucian Radu
Published: Machi 31, 2026
Last modified: Mei 21, 2026
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# Filevue
By [Lucian Radu](https://profiles.wordpress.org/raduthlucian/)
[Pakua](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/filevue.1.6.7.zip)
[Live Preview](https://sw.wordpress.org/plugins/filevue/?preview=1)
* [Details](https://sw.wordpress.org/plugins/filevue/#description)
* [Reviews](https://sw.wordpress.org/plugins/filevue/#reviews)
* [Installation](https://sw.wordpress.org/plugins/filevue/#installation)
* [Development](https://sw.wordpress.org/plugins/filevue/#developers)
[Saidia](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/filevue/)
## Maelezo
**Watch the full overview** – see Filevue in action and learn how to set up your
secure client portal in minutes.
🌐 **Visit the website:** [https://filevue.app](https://filevue.app)
🛟 **Get support:**
[https://www.filevue.app/support/](https://www.filevue.app/support/)
Filevue turns your WordPress site into a **private client portal**. Create clients,
upload files into organized folders, and give each client their own login page where
they can view and download only their documents. No WordPress account needed.
Your site name is used for all branding. No “Powered by” labels, no third-party
logos. The portal adapts to your WordPress admin color scheme automatically.
#### Useful Links
* 🌐 [Official Website](https://filevue.app)
* 🎥 [Video Overview](https://youtu.be/dyjufV0A9uU)
* 📥 [Download Filevue](https://wordpress.org/plugins/filevue/)
* 🛟 [Filevue Support Portal](https://www.filevue.app/support/) — official help
from the Filevue team (tickets, setup, bug reports)
* 💬 [WordPress.org Support Forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/filevue/)—
public community Q&A on wordpress.org (not the Filevue portal above)
* ⭐ [Leave a Review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/filevue/reviews/)
#### Purchase Filevue Pro
The free plugin on WordPress.org upgrades to **Filevue Pro** with unlimited clients,
folders, files, and staff, plus Portal Design, image compression, Telegram alerts,
activity log CSV export, and priority support. Compare plans on the [pricing page](https://filevue.app/#pricing).
Checkout supports monthly, annual, or lifetime billing.
* 🏠 **Single Site** (1 WordPress site) — [Purchase Pro](https://checkout.freemius.com/plugin/28839/plan/47449/)—
from $49.99/year
* 🏢 **Agency** (up to 5 sites) — [Purchase Agency](https://checkout.freemius.com/plugin/28839/plan/47449/licenses/5/)—
from $99/year
* ♾️ **Unlimited** (unlimited sites) — [Purchase Unlimited](https://checkout.freemius.com/plugin/28839/plan/47449/licenses/unlimited/)—
from $149.99/year
#### Features at a Glance
* **Private client portal** – each client gets a unique login with access to only
their files
* **Drag-and-drop file uploads** – upload single or multiple files directly from
the admin
* **Custom folders** – organize files with named folders, SVG icons, and accent
colors
* **Drag to reorganize** – move files between folders without reloading the page
* **Inline file preview** – clients can view PDFs and images directly in the browser
* **Editable data sheets** – attach spreadsheets to folders with rows, columns,
and Excel export
* **Branded email notifications** – send credentials on setup and automatic alerts
every time new files are uploaded
* **Built-in SMTP** – configure email delivery with one-click presets for Gmail,
Outlook, and Yahoo
* **Team roles** – assign Portal Manager or Portal Contributor roles to staff members
* **One-click portal preview** – preview the portal as any client without sharing
credentials
* **Portal appearance settings** – customize button colors, accent colors, and
border radius
* **Toggle file extensions** – show or hide file extensions in folder listings
* **AES-256-CBC encryption** – client passwords and SMTP credentials are encrypted
at rest
* **Auto-created portal page** – the `/client-portal/` page is set up on activation
with no manual steps
* **Session security** – client sessions expire after 1 hour with manual logout
available
* **Data protection** – choose whether plugin data is preserved or deleted on uninstall
#### Client Management
Create and manage clients from a clean admin dashboard.
* Create clients with a unique Client ID, encrypted password, optional email, and
internal notes.
* Search, filter, and paginate your client list.
* View client details in a quick-view modal to copy credentials, check file stats,
and open the portal link.
* Preview the portal as any client with one click. No need to copy or share credentials.
#### File Uploads and Folders
Upload and organize client files without leaving the admin.
* Drag-and-drop single or multi-file uploads.
* Create named folders with custom SVG icons and accent colors.
* Drag files between folders to reorganize instantly.
* Supported formats: PDF, Word, Excel, images (PNG, JPG, GIF), text, ZIP, and RAR.
* Toggle file extension visibility from the Settings page.
#### Client Portal
A dedicated, branded login page for your clients.
* Automatically created at `/client-portal/` on activation. No setup needed.
* Clients log in with their Client ID and password. No WordPress account required.
* Collapsible folder tree with icons and colors matching the admin setup.
* Inline preview for PDFs and images. No download required.
* Secure one-click downloads verified with nonces and path validation.
* Sessions expire after 1 hour. Clients can log out at any time.
* Customize the portal appearance (button colors, accent, border radius) from Settings.
#### Data Sheets
Share structured data alongside files.
* Attach editable spreadsheets to any folder. Add rows, columns, and multiple sheets.
* Clients see a read-only view of data sheets in the portal.
* Download any data sheet as an Excel file. Available to both admins and clients.
#### Email Notifications
Keep clients informed without manual effort.
* Send branded HTML emails with portal link, Client ID, and password.
* Clients are automatically notified every time new files are uploaded to their
folder. No manual follow-up needed.
* All emails use your site name and are styled to match your brand.
#### SMTP Configuration
Reliable email delivery built in.
* Configure SMTP with a test-before-save approach. Settings activate only after
a successful test.
* One-click presets for Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo with step-by-step guidance.
* SMTP passwords encrypted at rest using AES-256-CBC.
#### Team Access
Share portal management with your team without giving full site access.
* **Portal Contributor** – can manage clients and upload files, but cannot change
settings or delete content.
* **Portal Manager** – full portal access including settings, user management,
and content deletion.
* Both roles see only the Filevue menu. No access to the rest of WordPress.
#### Security
Built with security in mind at every level.
* Client passwords encrypted with AES-256-CBC using your site’s AUTH_KEY.
* Upload directory protected with .htaccess rules and a silent index.php.
* Every action (download, upload, delete, login) is nonce-verified with path traversal
protection.
* Data protection toggle to choose whether plugin data is preserved or removed
on uninstall.
#### Support Development
Filevue is free and open source. If it saves you time or helps your business, consider
supporting continued development and new features:
[Buy me a coffee](https://buymeacoffee.com/lucist)
## Screenshots
* [[
* Admin dashboard with stats, quick actions, and step-by-step guide.
* [[
* Client list with search, file counts, and one-click actions.
* [[
* Client details quick-view modal with credentials and portal link.
* [[
* Add New Client form with auto-generated ID and encrypted password.
* [[
* Edit client page with drag-and-drop file uploads and colored folder tree.
* [[
* Per-folder data sheet with columns, rows, and Excel export.
* [[
* SMTP settings with one-click provider presets for Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo.
* [[
* Team Access page with Portal Manager and Portal Contributor roles.
* [[
* Client portal login page with Filevue Client ID and password.
* [[
* Client portal file browser with colored folders, download, and inline preview.
## Installation
1. Upload the plugin to wp-content/plugins/ or install via Plugins > Add New.
2. Activate Filevue.
3. Go to **Filevue** in the admin sidebar to create your first client and start uploading
files.
4. Configure SMTP under **Filevue > SMTP Settings** so credential emails can be delivered.
5. Share the Client ID and password with your client. They can log in at your-site.
com/client-portal/.
**Need help?** Use the [Filevue Support Portal](https://www.filevue.app/support/)
for setup questions, bug reports, and tickets with the Filevue team. For public
community questions on wordpress.org, use the [WordPress.org Support Forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/filevue/)
instead — these are two separate places.
#### Accessing the Client Portal
Filevue automatically creates a `/client-portal/` page on activation. No manual
setup is required.
* **Portal URL:** `https://your-site.com/client-portal/`
* **Login credentials:** Each client uses their unique Client ID and password (
created from the admin).
* **Shortcode:** You can also place `[filevue_client_files]` on any page to display
the portal login and file browser.
* **Admin preview:** On the Clients page, click the **Portal** button next to any
client to instantly open their portal view in a new tab. No credentials needed.
* **Sending credentials:** Click the **Email** button on the Clients page to send
a branded HTML email with the portal link, Client ID, and password. SMTP must
be configured first.
* **Pretty permalinks:** Filevue enables pretty permalinks (`/%postname%/`) on
activation if they are not already set, so the portal URL is always clean.
## FAQ
### Where can I get help?
Filevue offers two different support channels. Pick the one that fits your question:
* **Filevue Support Portal** — [https://www.filevue.app/support/](https://www.filevue.app/support/)
Official help from the Filevue team. Use this for setup guidance, bug reports,
license questions, and opening or tracking support tickets. This is the Filevue
website, not WordPress.org.
* **WordPress.org Support Forum** — [https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/filevue/](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/filevue/)
Free, public community discussions hosted on wordpress.org. Use this for general
how-to questions you are happy to post publicly. It is separate from the Filevue
Support Portal and is not where you open private Filevue tickets.
### How do I purchase Filevue Pro?
Buy a license through Freemius checkout (secure payment; monthly, annual, or lifetime
options at checkout):
* 🏠 **Single Site** — one WordPress site with all Pro features — [Purchase](https://checkout.freemius.com/plugin/28839/plan/47449/)
* 🏢 **Agency** — up to five WordPress sites — [Purchase](https://checkout.freemius.com/plugin/28839/plan/47449/licenses/5/)
* ♾️ **Unlimited** — unlimited WordPress sites — [Purchase](https://checkout.freemius.com/plugin/28839/plan/47449/licenses/unlimited/)
See [filevue.app pricing](https://filevue.app/#pricing) for feature comparison and
current prices. After purchase, install the Pro plugin and activate your license
in WordPress.
### What are the limits of the free version?
Filevue Free is fully functional for solo practitioners and small teams. The current
caps are:
* **Up to 10 clients** in total.
* **Up to 50 folders** in total across all clients.
* **Up to 250 files** in total across all clients.
When you reach any cap, an inline warning is shown on the home page, the View Clients
page, and the Edit Client page. You can still log in, browse, download, and delete
content normally.
### Where do clients log in?
Filevue automatically creates a page at `/client-portal/` with the login form when
the plugin is activated. Clients visit that URL, enter their Client ID and password,
and immediately see their files. You can also place the `[filevue_client_files]`
shortcode on any page to create an alternative portal entry point.
### How can I preview the portal as a specific client?
On the **Clients** page, click the **Portal** button (the Filevue icon) next to
any client. This generates a secure, single-use token that auto-logs you into the
portal as that client in a new tab. The token expires after 60 seconds and can only
be used once. No credentials are exposed.
### Can clients see each other’s files?
No. Each client can only access files uploaded to their own folder. Downloads are
verified against the logged-in client’s session.
### What file types can I upload?
PDF, XLSX, XLS, DOC, DOCX, TXT, PNG, JPG, JPEG, GIF, ZIP, and RAR. File size limits
follow your WordPress and server configuration.
### Can I use my own SMTP server?
Yes. Go to Filevue > SMTP Settings, enter your credentials, and send a test email.
Settings only activate after a successful test.
### What happens to client data if I deactivate or delete the plugin?
By default, all data is preserved, which is safe for updates and reinstalls. You
can enable “Delete all data on uninstall” from the home page if you want a clean
removal.
### Does the portal show my plugin or brand name?
No. The portal uses your WordPress site name for all labels and headings. There
is no hardcoded branding.
### I get “Not Acceptable” / HTTP 406 error when logging in or uploading files
This error is returned by your hosting provider’s **ModSecurity** (a Web Application
Firewall), not by Filevue itself. It’s a false positive where a legitimate request
is being blocked because it matches a “suspicious” pattern.
**Common triggers:**
* Passwords containing special characters like `%`, `'`, `"`, `<`, `>`, `=`, or
words like `select`, `union`, `drop`.
* Uploading files with unusual filenames (brackets, quotes, encoded characters).
* **Filenames or folder names with accented / non-ASCII characters** (very common
in Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, etc. — e.g. `Facturación.pdf`, `Año 2026.
xlsx`, `Diseño.png`, `Niño.jpg`). When the browser URL-encodes `ó` as `%C3%B3`,
ModSecurity may block the request as a suspected encoding attack.
* Saving content that contains SQL-like words or HTML/JS snippets.
**Good news:** As of version 1.5.0, Filevue prevents most of these 406 errors automatically:
* **Filenames** are auto-transliterated at upload time while keeping spaces intact:`
Año 2026.pdf` becomes `Ano 2026.pdf` (not `Ano-2026.pdf`), `Facturación enero.
pdf` becomes `Facturacion enero.pdf`, `Diseño final.png` becomes `Diseno final.
png`.
* **Folder names** follow the same rule: `Diseño` becomes `Diseno`, `Año 2026`
becomes `Ano 2026`.
* **Client passwords** can no longer contain characters that trigger ModSecurity:
quotes (`'` `"`), angle brackets (`<` `>`), backslash (`\`), percent (`%`), semicolon(`;`),
or accented / non-ASCII characters. Allowed characters are letters, numbers and`-_.!
@ # $ * + = : ? ~ ^ ( ) [ ] { } | ,`. Existing passwords keep working; only newly-
saved ones are validated.
* **Client names, descriptions, and email messages are not affected** — they fully
support accented characters (á, é, í, ó, ú, ñ, ü, ¿, ¡), so you can still enter`
José García` as a client name, write Spanish/French/Portuguese descriptions,
and send localized emails. These fields are never sent through URLs, so WAFs
can’t block them.
If you have existing files with accents on disk or old passwords with special characters
and still hit the error, rename those files / reset the password to a safe one,
or use one of the solutions below.
**Solutions (in order of recommendation):**
**Option 1. Contact your hosting provider.** Ask them to check the ModSecurity logs
for the blocked request and either whitelist the triggered rule IDs for your site
or disable ModSecurity for `/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php` and `/wp-admin/admin-post.
php`.
**Option 2. Try a different password** for the client (use only letters, numbers,
and `-_.!@#`) to confirm the password is the trigger.
**Option 3. Rename the file** you are uploading to something simpler (letters, numbers,
hyphens, underscores only).
**Option 4. Add a rule to your `.htaccess`** if your host allows it. Both endpoints(`
admin-ajax.php` and `admin-post.php`) need to be covered because Filevue uses `admin-
post.php` for uploads, login, and form submissions, and `admin-ajax.php` for inline
actions. Edit the `.htaccess` file at the root of your WordPress install (the same
folder where `wp-config.php` lives) and paste the block below near the top, before
the WordPress block.
The snippet disables ModSecurity only for the two WordPress admin endpoints that
Filevue uses, so the rest of your site remains protected by ModSecurity:
```
SecRuleEngine Off
SecRuleEngine Off
```
Some hosts ship ModSecurity 2.9 or newer under the module name `mod_security2.c`.
If the rules above are ignored, replace the wrapper with the alternative module
name:
```
SecRuleEngine Off
SecRuleEngine Off
```
After saving the file, retry the action that produced the 406 error. If you still
get it, check with your host whether `.htaccess` overrides for `mod_security` are
enabled. Some managed hosts (WP Engine, Kinsta, Pressable) do not allow this and
require a support ticket instead.
**Option 5. Whitelist a specific rule ID** if you want to keep ModSecurity active
and only silence the false positive. Replace `949110` with the rule ID shown in
your host’s ModSecurity log:
```
SecRuleRemoveById 949110
```
This error is almost always a hosting configuration issue, not a plugin bug. Most
shared hosts (Bluehost, SiteGround, HostGator, GoDaddy) ship with ModSecurity enabled
and will gladly tune the rules if you contact support.
## Reviews
### [Stable and useful, looking forward to more features](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/stable-and-useful-looking-forward-to-more-features/)
[extrano](https://profiles.wordpress.org/extrano/) Mei 5, 2026 1 reply
Solid plugin with a useful core feature set that works reliably and does what it
promises. Setup is straightforward and the overall experience feels stable. For
the future, it would be great to see it become more feature-rich and continue evolving
based on user suggestions. With active development and attention to feedback, this
plugin has strong potential to grow into an even more powerful tool.
### [A must have](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/a-must-have-552/)
[scanteq](https://profiles.wordpress.org/scanteq/) Aprili 16, 2026 1 reply
I recently discoved this plugin and it does exactly what it says. In the past to
achieve this, you would have to make use of multiple plugins, from the login page
to creating pasword pretected pages and finally the actual file viewer for uploaded
documents. This plugin combines all this into one easy step. Create a client id,
upload relevant documents and your set. You can even email the login credetials
to the client for save keeping. Oh and don’t forget that the client receives an
email every time new documents are uploaded. No more time wasted to inform clients
that new documents have been uploaded.
[ Soma maoni yote 2 ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/filevue/reviews/)
## Wachangiaji & Wasanidi
“Filevue” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this
plugin.
Contributors
* [ Lucian Radu ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/raduthlucian/)
[Translate “Filevue” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/filevue)
### Interested in development?
[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/filevue/), check out
the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/filevue/), or subscribe to
the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/filevue/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/filevue/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).
## Changelog
#### 1.6.7
* Included Support link into readme
#### 1.6.6
* Force text cursor on login inputs under Elementor/Wilmer.
* Improve session cookies and cache headers for client auth, post login to the
portal page
#### 1.6.5
* Small folder color fix
* Folder colors should be reflected properly in Client Dashboard page
#### 1.6.4
* Updated some notification messages
* Added ability to edit default client-portal slug
* Each folder now has its own Upload files button on Edit Clients page
#### 1.6.3
* Updated plugin description
#### 1.6.2
* Improved the DataSheet modal responsive design for phones and tablets
* Small bug fixes
#### 1.6.1
* Added notification bar to inform whenever a new Filevue update is available
* Small style fixes
* Small style fixes on Client Portal page
#### 1.6.0
* Added more unit tests
* Updated readme.txt with ModSecurity .htaccess example
* Added usage info and notifications regarding max limits
* Small style fix
* Files under folders should be ordered by upload date then by name
* Make Download All files mechanism async and display a spinner icon while files
are downloading
* Added Download All files button on both Edit Client and Client Portal pages
* Fixed some more styling issues
* Updated style for Sign in / out buttons
#### 1.5.0
* Updated tests and fixed a bug for special chars
* Updated readme file to include youtube video
* Added feedback review notification
* updated login button size
* Portal appearance small style fixes
* Updated documentation cards to include more information during mouse hovering
* Adding more details on how to use the plugin on home page
#### 1.4.0
* Added feature to enable folder order with drag and drop on Edit Client page
* Fixed Elementor compatibility issue with View Data sheet modal on Client portal
page
* Small styling fixes
#### 1.3.2
* Added some more Elementor compatibility fixes on Client Portal page
#### 1.3.1
* Fixed some style issues interfering with Elementor themes
#### 1.3.0
* Added functionality to copy Client Id to Clipboard directly from View clients
page
* Small style updates and fixes
#### 1.2.0
* Added Last Seen feature
* Added At Glance section to quickly preview Clients count
* Updated readme.txt
#### 1.1.1
* Added reset to default button into portal appearance section
* Small readme update
#### 1.1.0
* Added dedicated Settings page
* Ability to hide/display filename extension under folders
* Moved Data Protection section into Settings
* Spaces are now allowed into folder names
* No more duplicate entries of site name displayed on client portal page
* Ability to customise client portal login basic appearance
* Fixed some plugin check errors
* Updated readme.txt
#### 1.0.7
* Small improvements
#### 1.0.6
* Updated documentation
#### 1.0.5
* Added dedicated button to impersonate as client into portal
#### 1.0.4
* Provide error message when SMTP is not set and user is trying to send welcome
email to client
#### 1.0.3
* Updated readme.txt to include some new screenshots description
#### 1.0.2
* Client Portal login page is now properly displayed
* Updated readme.txt file
#### 1.0.1
* Portal Manager and Portal Contributor can now see Filevue menu
#### 1.0.0
* Initial release.
## Meta
* Version **1.6.7**
* Last updated **6 siku zilizopita**
* Active installations **100+**
* WordPress version ** 5.0 au juu **
* Tested up to **6.9.4**
* PHP version ** 7.4 au juu **
* Language
* [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/filevue/)
* Tags
* [client portal](https://sw.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/client-portal/)[document management](https://sw.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/document-management/)
[file sharing](https://sw.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/file-sharing/)
* [Advanced View](https://sw.wordpress.org/plugins/filevue/advanced/)
## Ratings
5 out of 5 stars.
* [ 2 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/filevue/reviews/?filter=5)
* [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/filevue/reviews/?filter=4)
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## Contributors
* [ Lucian Radu ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/raduthlucian/)
## Saidia
Issues resolved in last two months:
5 kati ya 6
[Angalia Baraza ya Usaidizi](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/filevue/)
## Changia
Would you like to support the advancement of this plugin?
[ Donate to this plugin ](https://buymeacoffee.com/lucist)