Using SFTP to Access and Manage Your Minecraft Server Files

Introduction

Welcome to this instructional guide on how to access your Minecraft server files securely and efficiently using SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol). This method works seamlessly with HyperPanel and allows you to manage your files using FTP clients like FileZilla and WinSCP.

Step 1: Download an FTP Client

Begin by downloading an FTP client. We recommend FileZilla. Simply download the installer from their website and follow the installation process.

Filezilla Host, User, Password, Port bar.

Step 2: Navigate to Your Server on HyperPanel

Visit HyperPanel and click on the name of your Minecraft server.

An image of the server card with the button "Manage Server"

Step 3: Locate Server Settings

Once on your server's dashboard, click on 'Settings'.

An image of the panel's sidebar with the button Settings Selected

Step 4: Copy Server Address and Username

Click on the 'Server Address' field and copy it. Open FileZilla and paste it into the 'Host' field. Remove the :2022 at the end of the server address. Also, copy your 'Username' from HyperPanel and paste it into FileZilla’s 'Username' field.

An image of the sftp card with the Server Address and Username inputs

Step 5: Final Connection Settings

In FileZilla's 'Port' field, enter 2022. Use your HyperPanel password for the 'Password' field. Click 'QuickConnect' to access your server files.

Troubleshooting and Support

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