The File Manager gives you full access to your server’s files directly from the panel. You can upload, download, edit, and organize files without needing FTP or SSH.
Navigating Files
Click Files in the sidebar to open the file manager. You’ll see your server’s root directory with folders and files listed.
Key Directories
| Folder | Contains |
|---|---|
plugins/ | Installed plugins and their config folders (Java Paper/Spigot/Purpur) |
mods/ | Installed mods (Java Forge/Fabric) |
world/ | Your main world data |
config/ | Mod configuration files (Forge/Fabric) |
logs/ | Server log files |
Uploading Files
Click into the folder where you want to upload (e.g., plugins/).
Click the Upload button in the top-right corner.
Choose one or more files from your computer. You can also drag and drop files onto the page.
Files upload directly to your server. Large files may take a moment.
Editing Files
Click on any text file (.yml, .json, .properties, .txt) to open the built-in code editor. The editor supports syntax highlighting and line numbers.
Click on the file name to open it in the editor.
Edit the file content. The editor supports common keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+S to save, Ctrl+Z to undo).
Click Save or press Ctrl+S. Changes are written immediately.
Other Operations
- Create File/Folder — Use the New File or New Folder buttons
- Rename — Right-click a file and select Rename
- Delete — Select files with checkboxes and click Delete
- Download — Click the download icon next to any file
- Archive — Select files and create a
.tar.gzarchive - Extract — Upload a
.zipor.tar.gzand extract it in place
.zip files and extract them on the server to speed up large transfers like modpacks or resource packs.