Open your server files and folders from the GTX Gaming server manager, our game panel: use File Manager in your browser for quick edits, or connect over SFTP for big uploads.
Two ways into your files with the GTX Gaming server manager
- SFTP: you can access your server files using an FTP connection, best for worlds, saves and mod packs. Follow this guide.
- File Manager: alternatively, you can access your server files by pressing File Manager on your control panel. No app needed.
How to open the File Manager
- Log in to the game panel and open your server.
- Press STOP if you're going to change files the server uses, and wait until it has fully stopped.
- Press File Manager in the left menu and browse to the folder you need.
- Make your changes, then press START.
Only changing a setting? Configuration Files in the left menu opens your server's main config files directly, with a Config Editor or Text Editor.
How to connect over SFTP
- In the game panel, find your address and port next to SFTP INFO in the Connection & Controls box.
- Open an SFTP app such as WinSCP or FileZilla.
- Log in with your game panel username and your game panel password.
Full steps, with one-click WinSCP from the game panel: How to connect to your game server via SFTP.
Blocked file types
The upload of some file extensions like (.DLL / .EXE / .BAT) is forbidden due to security measures. If you need to upload any of those files, just contact our support with a ticket.
Server files questions
Where do I log in to the GTX Gaming server manager?
The GTX Gaming server manager is our game panel at gamepanel.gtxgaming.co.uk. Your username and password are in the welcome email you received when the server was ordered. From there, File Manager opens your server files in your browser.
Should I use File Manager or SFTP?
Use File Manager for quick edits and small files. Use SFTP for big uploads such as worlds, saves and mod packs. SFTP uses your game panel username and password.
Why can't I upload .dll, .exe or .bat files?
The upload of some file extensions like .DLL, .EXE and .BAT is forbidden due to security measures. If you need one of those files on your server, open a support ticket and our team will help.
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