SFTP file access

SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) lets you transfer files to and from your game server securely using a desktop client like FileZilla. Use it to upload mods, plugins, maps, and backups.

Your SFTP credentials

SFTP connection details are shown on your service page:

• Host — the server's IP address (same as the game IP)
• Port — 2022
• Username — SFTP username in the format username.identifier — shown on your service page
• Password — your Pterodactyl panel password

Connecting with FileZilla

Download FileZilla from filezilla-project.org, then:

1. Open FileZilla and go to File → Site Manager.
2. Click New Site and set the protocol to SFTP – SSH File Transfer Protocol.
3. Enter the host (server IP), port (2022), username, and password.
4. Click Connect. Accept the host key fingerprint when prompted.

Common use cases

• Installing Minecraft plugins — upload .jar files to the plugins/ folder
• Installing mods (Forge/Fabric) — upload .jar files to the mods/ folder
• Uploading a custom world — replace the world/ folder with your save
• Downloading a backup of your world before making changes