How do I upload files or a pre-made world/map to my server?
You can upload almost anything to your server through the panel's Files tab, and use SFTP when you're moving large or bulk transfers. Picking the right method for the job makes uploads far smoother.
Overview
The web uploader in the Files tab is perfect for a handful of files. For big worlds, whole modpacks, or deep folder trees, a desktop SFTP client is more reliable — it handles size and interruptions gracefully.
How to upload
- Open the Files tab and browse to the folder the file belongs in.
- Click Upload and drag your files in (or use the file picker).
- For large uploads, many files, or whole folders, connect over SFTP instead (see the SFTP article).
- If you uploaded an archive (
.zip/.tar.gz), unarchive it in place (see the Archive article).
Tip: The web uploader is best for a handful of files; SFTP is far more reliable for big worlds, modpacks, and folder trees.
Tips & best practices
- Stop the server before replacing world or config files so nothing is overwritten mid-write.
Frequently asked questions
The browser won't let me upload a folder — what do I do? Zip it, upload the zip, then unarchive it on the server — or use SFTP, which handles folders directly.
Where does my uploaded file need to go? See "Where do I put an uploaded world, map, plugin, or mod?" for placement guidance.