File Manager

Managing server files

File Manager

The File Manager allows you to browse, upload, edit, and manage your server files directly from your browser.

Accessing the File Manager

1. Select your server from the dashboard
2. Click File Manager in the left sidebar

Interface Overview

Element	Description
Path Bar	Shows current directory location
File List	Directory contents with names, sizes, and dates
Upload Button	Upload files from your computer
New File/Folder	Create new files or directories

Navigation

• Click folders to open them
• Click the path bar to jump to parent directories
• Use ”..” to go up one level

File Operations

Viewing Files

Click on any file to view or edit it.

Creating Files

1. Click New File
2. Enter the filename
3. Edit the content
4. Click Save

Creating Folders

1. Click New Folder
2. Enter the folder name
3. Click Create

Uploading Files

1. Click Upload
2. Select files from your computer
3. Wait for upload to complete

Drag and drop is supported! Drag files directly into the file manager.

Editing Files

1. Click on a text file
2. Make your changes in the editor
3. Click Save

Supported formats:

• .txt, .yml, .yaml, .json
• .properties, .cfg, .conf
• .log, .md

Downloading Files

1. Click the ⋮ menu next to a file
2. Select Download

Renaming Files

1. Click the ⋮ menu
2. Select Rename
3. Enter the new name

Deleting Files

1. Click the ⋮ menu
2. Select Delete
3. Confirm deletion

Deleted files cannot be recovered unless you have a backup!

Bulk Operations

Select multiple files by clicking checkboxes, then:

• Delete - Remove selected files
• Move - Move to another directory

Common Directories

Minecraft

Directory	Purpose
/	Server root (server.jar, server.properties)
/plugins	Bukkit/Spigot/Paper plugins
/mods	Forge/Fabric mods
/world	Main world data
/config	Mod configurations

Vintage Story

Directory	Purpose
/	Server root
/Mods	Server mods
/Data	Server data files
/Saves	World saves

Using SFTP for Large Transfers

For uploading large files or many files at once, use SFTP:

1. Go to Settings tab
2. Find SFTP connection details
3. Use an SFTP client like:
   • FileZilla (Windows/Mac/Linux)
   • WinSCP (Windows)
   • Cyberduck (Mac)

Best Practices

1. Always backup before editing important files
2. Use SFTP for files larger than 100MB
3. Don’t delete files you don’t recognize
4. Keep backups of custom configurations

Next Steps

• Managing Databases
• Creating Backups