Using SFTP
Video Tutorial
What is SFTP
In computing, the SSH File Transfer Protocol is a network protocol that provides file access, file transfer, and file management over any reliable data stream. It was designed by the Internet Engineering Task Force as an extension of the Secure Shell protocol version 2.0 to provide secure file transfer capabilities. Wikipedia
This allows you to manage files remotely through an SFTP client without having to access the game panel.
Choosing a SFTP Client
SFTP Clients:
| Software | Platform Support |
|---|---|
| Filezilla | Windows, macOS, and Linux |
| Cyberduck | Windows and macOS |
| WinSCP | Windows |
| Swish | Windows |
| AndFTP | Android |
| FTPManager | IOS |
Linux usually has SFTP integration built into the file manager.
Connecting to Your Server
Method 1
- Log in to the Game Panel, then choose a server.
- Navigate to the “Settings” tab.
- Make sure you have an SFTP client installed.
- Click on “Launch SFTP”.
- You should see your SFTP client launch. If this does not happen, follow Method 2.
- Go to the Client Panel and click “account” on the sidebar, then press login to panel and copy “Your FTP Password”. This will be the password that you will use to login with SFTP.
Method 2
- Log in to the Game Panel, then choose a server.
- Navigate to the “Settings” tab.
- Launch your SFTP client.
- Follow the table below:
| SFTP details | Description |
|---|---|
| Server address | The text before the colons (:) is your Hostname. The numbers after the colons (:) is your port. |
| Username | Insert this into the “username” field. |
| Password | Insert your Game Panel’s password into the “password” field. |
