Uploading Files

Upload files to your server directly from your browser. Perfect for adding mods, plugins, worlds, and configurations.

Upload Methods

Drag and Drop

The easiest way to upload:

1. Open the file manager
2. Navigate to your destination folder
3. Drag files from your computer into the browser window
4. Drop them to start uploading

Click to Upload

1. Click the Upload button in the toolbar
2. Select files from your computer
3. Click Open to start uploading

Upload Process

File Limits

Common Upload Scenarios

Uploading Mods/Plugins

1. Navigate to the appropriate folder:
   • Mods: /mods
   • Plugins: /plugins
2. Upload your .jar files
3. Restart the server

Uploading a World

1. Compress your world folder into a ZIP file
2. Upload the ZIP to your server root
3. Extract the archive
4. Update your configuration to use the new world
5. Restart the server

Uploading Configuration Files

1. Navigate to the correct config location
2. Upload your .yml, .json, or .properties files
3. Restart the server (if required)

Replacing Existing Files

When you upload a file with the same name:

1. You'll be asked to confirm the replacement
2. The old file is overwritten
3. This cannot be undone - backup first!

Upload Progress

During upload, you'll see:

• File name - The file being uploaded
• Progress bar - Visual upload progress
• Speed - Current upload speed
• Time remaining - Estimated completion time

Bulk Uploads

Multiple Files

Select multiple files at once:

• Hold Ctrl (Windows) or Cmd (Mac) while clicking
• Or drag multiple files together

Upload a Folder

To upload an entire folder:

1. Compress the folder into a ZIP
2. Upload the ZIP file
3. Extract it on the server

Troubleshooting

Upload Stuck or Failed

1. Check your connection - Ensure stable internet
2. File too large - Compress or split large files
3. Storage full - Free up space or upgrade plan
4. Timeout - Try again, or use smaller files

File Not Appearing

1. Click Refresh to reload the file list
2. Check you're in the correct folder
3. Verify the upload completed (no error message)

Wrong Location

If you uploaded to the wrong folder:

1. Use Cut on the file
2. Navigate to the correct location
3. Use Paste to move it

Upload Speed Slow

Upload speed depends on:

• Your internet connection (upload bandwidth)
• Server location distance
• File size and type

Consider:

• Compressing files before upload
• Uploading during off-peak hours
• Using a wired connection instead of WiFi

Best Practices

Before Uploading

1. Create a backup - Protect your existing data
2. Stop the server - For critical files like worlds
3. Verify the source - Only upload trusted files

File Organization

Keep your server organized:

• Use descriptive filenames
• Create folders for different file types
• Remove unused files to save space

After Uploading

1. Verify files - Check they appear correctly
2. Restart if needed - Many changes require a restart
3. Test functionality - Ensure new content works properly

Permission Requirements

Uploading requires Write or Admin permission: