File Manager
The File Manager tab gives you a full browser for your server's files. You can upload plugin JARs, edit config files, download world backups, and more - all from the browser.
The file browser opens at the root of your server directory. Double-click a folder to navigate into it. Use the breadcrumb trail at the top to navigate back up.
Toolbar actions
These buttons appear at the top of the file manager:
Upload Files
Click to open the upload dialog. You can drag and drop files or use the file picker.
- Maximum 100 MB per file
- The server must be stopped before uploading
- You cannot upload to protected system directories
Create Folder
Opens a prompt to name a new folder in the current directory.
Zip Server
Creates a ZIP archive of the entire server directory. Useful as a manual snapshot before making major changes.
- The server must be stopped to use this
Right-click actions
Right-click any file or folder to see the context menu:
| Action | Works on | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Download | Files only | Downloads the file directly to your computer |
| Edit | Files only | Opens a text editor in the browser - use for .properties, .yml, .json, .txt config files |
| Rename | Files and folders | Server must be stopped |
| Zip Folder | Folders | Compresses the folder into a ZIP archive; server must be stopped |
| Unzip | ZIP files | Extracts a ZIP archive in place; server must be stopped |
| Delete | Files and folders | Permanently deletes - cannot be undone; server must be stopped |
You can also select a file and press the Delete key to delete it.
Editing a file
Clicking Edit on a file opens a text editor in the browser. Make your changes and click Save - the file is written back to your server immediately. This is the easiest way to edit server.properties, plugin configs, or any other text-based file.
Tip: Most server changes from the Settings tab also write to
server.propertiesdirectly, so you rarely need to edit it manually.
Protected directories
Two directories cannot be accessed or modified through the file manager:
| Directory | Purpose |
|---|---|
| System directory | Internal MCHosts system files |
| Backups directory | Local backup storage |
These are protected to prevent accidental data loss.
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