INTRODUCTION

Using a Nitrado server offers many great perks to ensure you can establish and manage the perfect server for your friends and other players who join! Managing your server is so important and Nitrado has your back by ensuring you have the tools to get anything done so that you can create the best experience for your server and players!

In the strong toolset that comes with your server, you will have easy access to your server files, configuration files, and settings through a simple and powerful File Browser UI to customize every aspect of your server and enhance the amusement for your players and community. In this tutorial, we will show you how to access your server files and modify your server settings so that you can start your custom game server adventure!

HOW TO USE YOUR NITRADO SERVER FTP

ACCESSING YOUR SERVER FTP THROUGH THE FILE BROWSER

1. Go on to your Nitrado server control panel.
2. To the left of your server panel, under “TOOLS” select the “File Browser” option to load your File Browser.
   

   In the File Browser, you will find all of the files for your server including core server files, setting files, log files, and important data including your world and player data.

NAVIGATING THE FILE BROWSER OF YOUR SERVER

In the File Browser, you can navigate your folders by clicking on them to enter them. You are able to edit files by clicking on that specific file.

When you need to go back through your File Browser, you can click the home icon or a specific folder listed above your files to go back to that specific area.

UPLOAD FILES

Upon selecting the “Upload file” option, you can select and upload files directly to your server files. After selecting a file to upload, depending on the size it can take a few moments for the file to be fully uploaded into that area in your File Browser.

CREATING NEW FILES

Using the “Create new file” button, you can create brand new files in your Nitrado FTP in many different formats including .txt, .json, .yml, .config, .properties, and more.

DELETING FILES

The delete option allows you to permanently delete any unneeded from your server.

RENAMING FILES

The rename button lets you set a new name for an existing file in your File Browser.

COPY AND MOVE FILES

The copy option adds that file with an “Actions” section at the bottom of your File Browser. You are then able to move freely around your File Browser to a different location where you would like to move or copy that file. Once you are in that new location, select that “Actions <Filename>” dropdown and you can select “Move here”, “Copy here”, or “Cancel” to complete that action.

DOWNLOAD FILES

Using this icon, you are able to download any standalone files on your server directly to your computer. This is a fantastic option for taking your own file backups.

ENTERING YOUR Nitrado FTP WITH AN EXTERNAL PROGRAM

Your Nitrado game server offers full access to your server files using your preferred external FTP program through FTP Credentials you can use to log in to those programs. Some examples of these programs include FileZilla and Cyberduck. We will explore how to gather your FTP Credentials and how to log in to an FTP program with FileZilla being our example.

1. Begin by accessing your Nitrado game control panel.
2. On your control panel to the left, select the “Dashboard” option under the “INFORMATION” section.
   

3. On the “Dashboard” page of your control panel, scroll to the bottom of that webpage until you see “FTP Credentials”.
   

   These will be the credentials needed to log in to your File Browser through an external FTP program.

4. With these credentials in hand, we will now want to open FileZilla and input that information into the “Quickconnect” bar at the top:
   

5. Press the “Quickconnect” option and you will now be connected to your server files!
   

NAVIGATING EXTERNAL PROGRAMS FOR YOUR SERVER FTP

UPLOAD FILES

FTP programs make it a quick process to upload files and folders. Simply drag and drop the file or folder you’re looking to upload and depending on the size of those files, it will take a few moments to upload that file. You will then be able to see that file in your server files on your FTP program.

CREATING NEW FILES

When you right-click, you are able to use the “Create new file” and “Create directory” options to create any necessary files and/or folders on your server in any supported formats.

DELETING FILES

Remove unwanted files from your server by right-clicking on that particular file and then selecting the “Delete” option.

RENAMING FILES

When you need to rename files, right-click and select the “Rename” option. You can then type in the new name for that file and press the “Enter” key to confirm that renaming.

MOVING FILES

Moving files allows for a quick and efficient way to get your files from one location to another. To do this select, drag, and drop that particular file to the new location. That file will take a few moments to move and then will appear in that new area.

DOWNLOAD FILES

Downloading a file allows you to store a copy on your computer and edit that file directly on your PC. Right-click on the particular file you wish to download and then press the “Download” option to begin that download. Depending on the file size and your internet download speed, this can take some time to fully download if the file is larger.

FAQ

Is it better to use the File Browser or an FTP Program?

For your convenience, both options are available so that you can pick exactly what works best for you. The built-in File Browser created by our team at Nitrado offers blazing fast edits without using an external program while an FTP program offers a more personalized approach to accessing your files directly on your computer.

Changes are not being made properly.

Changes not occurring properly can often be an issue with either your login or the website session you’re currently using if your browser becomes very inactive. Re-logging in or refreshing your website page will resolve that if this ever happens!

Unable to login using an FTP Program.

This particular issue can occur when the login information you’re using for the FTP information is incorrect. You will often see errors including “530 Login incorrect.” and “Critical error: Could not connect to server” when your login fails to work. Check your Nitrado FTP credentials again and ensure that everything is typed correctly in your FTP Program including the port. This will ensure you can then access your files through that FTP program!