Connecting to Your Minecraft Server Using SFTP
Step 1: Access Your Pterodactyl Server
To connect to your Pterodactyl panel via SFTP, log in to your Pterodactyl panel and open the server you want to connect to.
Step 2: Locate Your SFTP Details
After opening your server, find the SFTP connection details, which include:
- Server Address: This is listed in the "SERVER ADDRESS" field.
- Username: Found under the "USERNAME" field.
- Password: Use the same password you use to log in to your Pterodactyl panel.
Next, download an FTP client like FileZilla. You’ll use this tool to establish the connection.
Step 3: Open Your FTP Client
After installing FileZilla or another FTP client, launch it and input your connection details into the appropriate fields:
- Host: Enter the value from the "SERVER ADDRESS" field in your Pterodactyl panel.
- Username: Enter the value from the "USERNAME" field in your Pterodactyl panel.
- Password: Enter your Pterodactyl panel login password.
- Port: Enter
2022.
Example: Using Provided Details
Here’s an example configuration for connecting to a server with the following details:
- Server Address:
sftp://us-nj-01.litebyte.co:2022 - Username:
random.3ebo9dlf
In FileZilla, the fields would be filled out as follows:
- Host:
sftp://us-nj-01.litebyte.co - Username:
user.3ebo9dlf - Password: Enter the password you use to log in to your Pterodactyl panel.
- Port:
2022
Once all the fields are filled in, click Quickconnect to establish the connection.
Step 4: Access Your Server Files
Once connected, the file directory of your server will appear on the right-hand side of your FTP client. You can now upload, download, or manage files directly.
Step 5: Manage Your Files
Using your FTP client, you can efficiently handle large volumes of files and folders on your server.
