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Platform & ManagementDecember 15, 2024

Connecting to Your Server via SFTP

Learn how to securely transfer files, mods, and plugins to your game server using SFTP clients like FileZilla or WinSCP.

While our web-based File Manager is great for quick edits, managing large modpacks or transferring hundreds of plugin files is best done via SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol).

1. Download an SFTP Client

We recommend using either FileZilla (Mac/Windows/Linux) or WinSCP (Windows).

2. Find Your Connection Details

  1. Log into the GameSphere Control Panel.
  2. Select your active server.
  3. Navigate to the Settings or SFTP Details tab on the sidebar.
  4. Here you will find your Connection Address (e.g., sftp://node1.gamesphere.com:2022) and your Username.

3. Connecting

Open FileZilla and enter your details into the Quickconnect bar:

  • Host: The Connection Address from the panel.
  • Username: Your panel username (usually in the format username.randomstring).
  • Password: The password you use to log into the GameSphere Control Panel.
  • Port: Often 2022 (Check your specific details).

Click Connect. You can now drag and drop files securely from your computer directly to your server!