SFTP Access to Your Game Server

What is SFTP?

SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) is the secure way to upload and download files to your server. Encrypted and reliable.

Installing an SFTP Client

Client OS Download
FileZilla Windows/Mac/Linux filezilla-project.org
WinSCP Windows winscp.net
Cyberduck Mac/Windows cyberduck.io

Connecting

  1. Open your SFTP client
  2. Enter the connection details:
Field Value
Protocol SFTP
Host Your server IP
Port 2022 (Pterodactyl default)
Username From the dashboard
Password From the dashboard
  1. Click Connect

Typical Folder Structure

/home/container/
├── server.properties     # Server config
├── plugins/              # Plugins (Paper/Spigot)
├── mods/                 # Mods (Forge/Fabric)
├── world/                # Game world
├── logs/                 # Server logs
└── backups/              # Backups

Common Tasks

  • Edit a config: Download the file → edit it → upload it
  • Install plugins: Upload the JAR to /plugins/
  • Download backups: Download the /world/ folder
  • Check logs: Download latest.log

Tips

  • Drag & drop: Transfer files easily by dragging and dropping
  • Double-click: Open files directly in an editor
  • Sync folders: Some clients offer folder synchronization
  • Key authentication: Use SSH keys instead of a password for better security