One of the most frequently requested features since we launched awaBerry Remote is here: Version 1.3 introduces a built-in file browser, making it possible to upload and download files directly from any device — entirely through your web browser, without any additional tools.
File Transfer Without the Setup
Until now, moving files to or from a remote Linux device meant one of three things: setting up SCP or SFTP (which requires exposing port 22), configuring a VPN, or using cloud storage as an intermediary. All three approaches add complexity and, in the case of port 22 exposure, real attack surface.
The awaBerry Remote file browser eliminates all of that. It works through the same encrypted HTTPS tunnel that powers the web terminal — no ports opened, no VPN, no extra credentials to manage. If you can open awaBerry Remote, you can transfer files.
What the File Browser Does
- Browse: Navigate the full directory tree of your device, starting from any path you choose
- Upload: Drag and drop files from your desktop or mobile device directly onto the device
- Download: Click any file to download it instantly to your local machine
- Permissions-aware: The file browser respects Linux file permissions — you can only access what your user account is authorised to access
A Word From Andreas
With version 1.3, we are coming closer to the envisioned awaBerry Remote system, which allows device access with zero trust. The file browser is a core piece of that vision — because truly zero-trust device access means not just terminal access, but full file-level interaction, all without opening a single inbound port.
Getting Started
The file browser is available to all awaBerry Remote users automatically after updating to version 1.3. No additional configuration is required. See the User Manual for a full walkthrough of the file browser interface.
