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How to connect to SFTP Guide

Posted on Apr 17, 2026 shiva, Content Team
How to connect to SFTP Guide

SFTP Minecraft Server Connection Steps (Pterodactyl)

1. Login to your Pterodactyl panel
2. Open your Minecraft server
3. Go to Settings → SFTP Details
4. Copy these details:
- SFTP Address (Host)
- Username
- Port (usually 2022)
- Password (same as panel password)

5. Download SFTP client:
PC → FileZilla
Mobile → Termius / AndFTP

6. Open the SFTP client and enter:

Host: YOUR_SFTP_HOST
Username: YOUR_USERNAME
Password: YOUR_PASSWORD
Port: 2022
Protocol: SFTP

7. Click Connect / Quickconnect

8. After connecting you will see folders like:
/plugins
/world
/server.properties
/logs

9. Upload or download files by drag & drop
Example:
Upload plugins → put .jar files inside /plugins folder

Done.