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Game Panel

File manager and SFTP access

Upload, download and edit files via the web file manager, or connect over SFTP with FileZilla for bulk transfers.

Every WingNode game server has two ways to manage files: the web file manager (for small edits) and SFTP (for bulk transfers over 100 MB).

Web file manager

Open the Files tab. You can:

  • Browse folders, navigate with breadcrumbs.
  • Edit text files inline (server.properties, paper.yml, YAML/JSON configs).
  • Upload files up to 100 MB each via drag-and-drop.
  • Create, rename, delete, copy, move and compress to ZIP.
  • Preview images and archives.

SFTP for bulk transfers

For modpacks, large worlds or plugin bundles, use SFTP. Credentials are in Settings → SFTP. Download FileZilla (Windows/Mac/Linux) or WinSCP (Windows).

Host: sftp.wingnode.com\nPort: (shown in panel)\nUsername: (shown in panel)\nPassword: your panel password

SFTP is faster than the web uploader for 100+ file operations because it batches them.

Permissions

SFTP respects the same sub-user permissions as the panel. If you create a sub-user with only Console access, they won't be able to SFTP in.

Common pitfalls

  • Never delete the server.jar or the server won't start — reinstall from the panel if needed.
  • Worlds are in /world, /world_nether, /world_the_end for Minecraft.
  • FiveM resources go under /resources/[your-category]/.