Moving from Nitrado: Guide for game-serverhosting Migration

Want to move your Nitrado game server to game-serverhosting? Our migration wizard makes it quick. This guide shows you exactly how.

What You Need

  • Nitrado account with an active game server
  • About 15–20 minutes (excluding download time)

Step 1: Find Your Nitrado SFTP Credentials

  1. Log in at server.nitrado.net
  2. Select your game server
  3. Click "Configuration" in the left menu
  4. Open "FTP Browser" or "Credentials"
  5. Note down:
    • Host: Your server IP (e.g. de5.gameservers.nitra.do)
    • Port: 21 (FTP) or 22 (SFTP — preferred)
    • Username: Your Nitrado ID
    • Password: Your FTP password (set it in the credentials section)

Tip: Use SFTP (port 22) instead of FTP for a secure transfer.

Step 2: Choose Your Import Method

Option A: Direct SFTP Import (Recommended)

Enter your Nitrado SFTP credentials directly in the wizard — we fetch the data automatically.

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Option B: Download and Upload Backup

  1. Connect via SFTP client (e.g. FileZilla) using your Nitrado credentials
  2. Download the game folder (e.g. /games/ni_12345/minecraft/)
  3. Compress to ZIP (max. 10 GB)
  4. Upload in the migration wizard

Option C: Nitrado Backup Feature

Some plans have automatic backups:

  1. Game server → Backups
  2. Create or download an existing backup
  3. Import the .tar.gz file in the wizard

Step 3: Start the Migration Wizard

  1. Open /migrate?hoster=nitrado
  2. Select your game
  3. Choose import method (SFTP or upload)
  4. Start the import

Step 4: New Server Configuration

The system automatically detects:

  • Game variant (e.g. Paper Minecraft, Vanilla ARK)
  • Installed mods and plugins
  • Slots and storage requirements

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Step 5: Verification

After a successful import:

  • Server starts automatically
  • Check worlds, plugins, configuration
  • Only cancel Nitrado after a successful review

FAQ

What happens to my plugins/mods?

All plugins and mods are included in the import. The system detects them automatically.

How secure is the data transfer?

All transfers are encrypted via SFTP/TLS. SFTP passwords are held in memory only during the import and are never stored.

Can I import my Minecraft world and plugins separately?

No, we import the complete server folder. Afterward you can delete any unwanted files in the file manager.

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