Moving from ZAP-Hosting: Step-by-Step Guide

Want to switch from ZAP-Hosting to game-serverhosting? Here's how to bring your data along safely.

What You Need

  • ZAP-Hosting account with an active server
  • FTP client (e.g. FileZilla — free)
  • About 20–30 minutes

Step 1: Find Your ZAP-Hosting FTP Credentials

  1. Log in at zap-hosting.com
  2. Select your game server
  3. Click "Settings" → "FTP Browser"
  4. Note down:
    • Host: Your server IP
    • Port: 21 (standard FTP)
    • Username: Your ZAP ID
    • Password: Your FTP password

Note: ZAP-Hosting uses standard FTP (port 21) by default, not SFTP. For the direct import we recommend the upload method.

Step 2: Download Server Files

  1. Launch FileZilla and connect:
    • Host: ftp://your-server-ip
    • Port: 21
    • Username and password from Step 1
  2. Navigate to the game folder (e.g. /gXXXXX/minecraft/)
  3. Select all files → Right-click → "Download"
  4. Wait for the download to finish

Step 3: Create a ZIP Archive

  1. Open your Downloads folder
  2. Select the game folder
  3. Right-click → "Compress to ZIP" (Windows) or zip -r backup.zip folder/ (terminal)
  4. Maximum size: 10 GB

Step 4: Import at game-serverhosting

  1. Open /migrate?hoster=zap
  2. Select your game
  3. Choose "Upload file" as the import method
  4. Upload your ZIP archive (drag & drop)
  5. Import starts automatically

Migrate from ZAP-Hosting →

Step 5: Order and Start Your Server

After a successful import:

  1. System automatically detects game and mods
  2. RAM recommendation is displayed
  3. Choose your plan and pay via Stripe
  4. Server starts automatically

Step 6: Verify Everything — Then Cancel ZAP

Check after startup:

  • World fully loaded?
  • Plugins/mods active?
  • Configuration (max-players, seed, etc.) correct?

Only cancel your ZAP-Hosting subscription once everything is confirmed.

FAQ

ZAP doesn't have SFTP, only FTP — will it still work?

Yes! Just download your files via FTP, create a ZIP, and upload it to us.

My world is 8 GB — is that OK?

Yes, we support uploads up to 10 GB. ZIP compression typically reduces the size by 30–50%.

What if my FTP password doesn't work?

Reset it in ZAP-Hosting under Settings → FTP and wait 2–3 minutes.

Switch to game-serverhosting for free now →