How to Access Your Game Server Files via SFTP

SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) is a secure way to move files between your computer and your server. Using a third-party SFTP client — a desktop app made for transferring files — is great for uploading large files, bulk edits, or backing up your server folder to your computer. This guide shows you where to find your connection details and how to connect.

[!NOTE] First you must learn how to access our game hosting panel: https://curtcreation.net/kb/game-hosting-panel/how-to-access-your-game-server

Step 1: Find Your SFTP Connection Details

In your server's left sidebar, under CONFIGURATION, click Settings, then open the SFTP Access tab.
Under Connection Details you'll find the two values your client needs:
- SERVER ADDRESS — the host (and port) to connect to, e.g., sftp.example.com:2022. Use the copy icon to grab it.
- USERNAME — your SFTP username, e.g., exampleuser.1a2b3c4d.
Your password is the same one you use to log in to the panel — there's no separate SFTP password to set.

[!CAUTION] Your SFTP login is the same as your panel login, so treat it like a password — don't share your address, username, or password with anyone you don't trust.

Step 2: Download an SFTP Client

Pick a free SFTP client and install it on your computer:

FileZilla (Windows, macOS, Linux) — filezilla-project.org/download.php?type=client
WinSCP (Windows) — winscp.net/eng/download.php
Cyberduck (Windows, macOS) — cyberduck.io/download

[!NOTE] Any of these work — FileZilla is a popular choice if you're on more than one operating system. Always download from the official sites above to avoid bundled or fake installers.

Step 3: Connect With Your Details

Open your SFTP client and start a new connection, choosing SFTP as the protocol.
Enter your details from Step 1:
- Host / Server — your SERVER ADDRESS.
- Port — if your address includes a number after a colon (e.g., :2022), enter that in the Port field; otherwise the client's default is fine.
- Username — your SFTP USERNAME.
- Password — your panel password.
Connect. If your client asks you to trust or accept the server's key the first time, accept it. Once connected, you'll see your server's files (like server.properties and the world folder) and can drag files to and from your computer.

[!NOTE] Your panel also has a Connect button on the SFTP Access page that opens your computer's default SFTP app for you. Use it as a shortcut once your client is installed.

That's it — you're connected to your server over SFTP. When you change a configuration file, restart your server from the Console or Dashboard so the new settings take effect. For quick edits without a separate app, you can also use the built-in File Manager.