How to Upload Files to Your Game Server

This guide will walk you through the process of uploading files to your game server using either the built-in File Manager or SFTP with FileZilla.

Method 1: Using SFTP (Recommended for Large Files)

SFTP is the best method for uploading folders, multiple files, or large files. You'll need an FTP client like FileZilla.

Setting Up FileZilla

1. Load the GhostCap Game Panel and select your server.
2. In the left-hand menu, click System > SFTP Details.
3. Open FileZilla and locate the Quickconnect bar.
4. Enter the connection details:
   • Host: SFTP address from the game panel
   • Port: 2022 (should auto-fill)
   • Username: From the game panel
   • Password: Your Game Panel password
5. Click Quickconnect to connect.

Uploading Files via SFTP

Once connected, you'll see:

• Left side: Your local computer files
• Right side: Your game server files

To upload files:

1. Navigate to the files on your local machine (left side)
2. Navigate to the destination folder on your server (right side)
3. Drag and drop files from left to right
4. Monitor the transfer queue at the bottom for progress

SFTP Tips

• Resume Failed Transfers: FileZilla can resume interrupted uploads
• Queue Management: Upload multiple files simultaneously
• Bookmarks: Save your server connection for quick access
• File Permissions: Right-click files to modify permissions if needed

Method 2: Using the File Manager

The built-in File Manager is perfect for uploading single files (up to 1GB) or editing configuration files directly.

Uploading via File Manager

1. Load the GhostCap Game Panel and select your server.
2. In the left-hand menu, click File Manager.
3. Navigate to the desired folder.
4. Either:
   • Click Upload and select your file
   • Drag and drop files directly into the File Manager window

File Manager Features

• Direct Editing: Edit text files without downloading
• Archive Support: Upload and extract .zip files
• Quick Preview: View file contents before editing
• Folder Creation: Create new directories as needed

Choosing the Right Method

Use SFTP When:

• Uploading folders or multiple files
• Files are larger than 1GB
• Need to maintain file structure
• Uploading entire modpacks or maps

Use File Manager When:

• Uploading single configuration files
• Making quick edits to existing files
• Files are under 1GB
• Need to preview changes immediately

Common Upload Scenarios

Uploading a Minecraft World

1. Compress your world folder into a .zip file
2. Upload via SFTP to the server root
3. Extract using the File Manager
4. Rename to match your server.properties

Installing Mods/Plugins

1. Navigate to the appropriate folder (mods/, plugins/)
2. Upload .jar files via either method
3. Restart server to load new additions

Updating Configuration Files

1. Use File Manager for quick edits
2. Or download, edit locally, and re-upload via SFTP
3. Always backup before making changes

Troubleshooting

Connection Issues

• Wrong Password: Use your Game Panel password, not SFTP-specific
• Port Blocked: Ensure port 2022 is not blocked by firewall
• Host Unreachable: Verify server is online

Upload Failures

• Permission Denied: Check file permissions
• Disk Full: Verify available server storage
• File Too Large: Use SFTP for files over 1GB

File Not Appearing

• Wrong Location: Verify you're in the correct directory
• Hidden Files: Enable "Show Hidden Files" in File Manager
• Cache Issue: Refresh the File Manager page

Best Practices

• Backup First: Always backup files before overwriting
• Organized Structure: Maintain clean folder organization
• Compression: Zip large file sets before uploading
• Verify Uploads: Check file sizes match after transfer
• Server Stop: Stop server before uploading critical files