Files and SFTP

How to edit settings and upload worlds, plugins, and mods safely.

File manager

The Files menu lets you create folders, upload small files, and edit settings in the browser. Before changing files used by the server, create a backup and stop the service.

Common files and folders in a Minecraft installation include:

• server.properties — port, game mode, difficulty, and other general settings;
• plugins/ — plugins for Paper, Purpur, or Spigot servers;
• mods/ — mods for Forge or Fabric servers;
• world/ — the main world, saved under the configured name;
• logs/ — current and previous logs.

Editing a setting

1. Stop the server from the Console menu.
2. Open Files and find the file you want.
3. Make the change and save it.
4. Start the server and watch the console to confirm that the setting was accepted.

Avoid editing the same file in the browser and through SFTP at the same time.

When to use SFTP

Use SFTP to upload worlds, modpacks, or many files. In the panel, open the SFTP settings and copy the host, port, and username into a compatible client.

Uploading a world

1. Stop the server and create a backup.
2. Upload the complete world folder through SFTP.
3. Confirm that files such as level.dat are inside the correct folder.
4. Set level-name in server.properties to the exact folder name.
5. Start the server and check the console.

Important precautions

• Do not upload executables or files from unknown sources.
• Confirm that plugins and mods support your server version.
• Never expose SFTP credentials in screenshots, videos, or messages.
• Compress large folders before uploading when the panel can extract archives.