Using SFTP with FileZilla

Connecting via SFTP

SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) is the fastest and most reliable way to manage files on your game server. While the panel’s built-in file manager works well for small edits, SFTP is the better choice for uploading large files, transferring modpacks, or managing bulk file operations.

Step 1: Download FileZilla

Download FileZilla Client (the free version) from filezilla-project.org. Install it using the default settings. FileZilla is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Note: You only need FileZilla Client, not FileZilla Server.

Step 2: Find Your SFTP Credentials

Your SFTP connection details are available in the control panel:

1. Log in to Dashboard
2. Select your server
3. Go to Settings in the sidebar
4. Look for the SFTP Details section

You will see:

• Server Address — The hostname to connect to
• Username — Your panel username followed by a period and your server ID (e.g., username.abc123)
• Port — 2022 (not the standard port 22)

Your SFTP password is the same as your panel account password.

Step 3: Connect with FileZilla

1. Open FileZilla
2. At the top of the window, fill in the Quickconnect bar:
   • Host: Your server address from the panel
   • Username: Your SFTP username from the panel
   • Password: Your panel account password
   • Port: 2022
3. Click Quickconnect
4. If prompted about an unknown host key, click OK to trust it (this is normal on first connection)

Step 4: Navigating Files

Once connected, FileZilla shows a split view:

• Left panel — Your local computer files
• Right panel — Your server files

Navigate by double-clicking folders. The right panel starts in your server’s root directory where you will find configuration files, world data, plugins, and mods.

Uploading and Downloading

• To upload: Drag files from the left panel to the right panel, or right-click a local file and select “Upload”
• To download: Drag files from the right panel to the left panel, or right-click a server file and select “Download”
• To edit: Download the file, edit it locally, then upload it back to the same location

FileZilla shows transfer progress at the bottom of the window. Failed transfers appear in the “Failed transfers” tab where you can retry them.

Tips

• Always stop your server before uploading important files like world data or configurations to avoid corruption
• Use the queue — FileZilla processes transfers in order. You can queue multiple uploads and let them run
• Bookmark your connection — Save your server in FileZilla’s Site Manager (File > Site Manager) so you do not have to enter credentials every time
• Zip large folders — Upload large directories as .zip files and extract them using the panel’s file manager for faster transfers