How to Use FileZilla (SFTP) with Your Server

What is SFTP?

SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) lets you securely upload, download, and manage files on your Minecraft server. It works just like dragging and dropping files on your computer — but directly to your server.

Step 1: Download FileZilla

1. Go to filezilla-project.org
2. Click Download FileZilla Client
3. Install it like any other program (just click through the installer)

Tip: You only need the free FileZilla Client — you do NOT need FileZilla Server or the Pro version.

Step 2: Find Your SFTP Login Details

Your SFTP credentials are in the New Life Host Panel:

1. Log in at panel.newlifesmp.com
2. Click on your server
3. Go to Settings in the left sidebar
4. Scroll down to the SFTP Details section
5. You will see:
   • Server Address — e.g. sftp://eu1.newlifesmp.com:2022
   • Username — e.g. torevyn.abc123de
6. Your password is the same password you use to log in to the panel

Quick Connect with One Click

You can also skip all the manual setup! In the SFTP Details section, you will see a Launch SFTP button. Clicking it will automatically open FileZilla with your server address, port, and username pre-filled — you just need to enter your panel password when prompted.

Note: This requires FileZilla to be installed on your computer. If the button does not open FileZilla, make sure it is installed and set as the default handler for SFTP links.

Step 3: Connect in FileZilla

Open FileZilla and fill in the Quickconnect bar at the top:

Field	What to Enter
Host	Your SFTP server address (e.g. sftp://eu1.newlifesmp.com)
Username	Your SFTP username from the panel
Password	Your panel login password
Port	2022

Click Quickconnect.

If you see a popup asking about an unknown host key, check the box "Always trust this host" and click OK.

Step 4: Navigate the Interface

FileZilla has four panels:

Panel	What It Shows
Top Left	Folders on YOUR computer
Bottom Left	Files on YOUR computer
Top Right	Folders on your SERVER
Bottom Right	Files on your SERVER

Step 5: Upload Files

To upload a file (e.g. a plugin .jar, a world folder, or a config file):

1. On the left side, navigate to the file on your computer
2. On the right side, navigate to the correct folder on your server:
   • Plugins go in the /plugins folder
   • Mods go in the /mods folder
   • Worlds go in the root / directory
   • Configs are usually in / or /config
3. Double-click the file on the left, or drag it from left to right
4. Wait for the transfer to complete (check the bottom progress bar)

Step 6: Download Files

To download a file from your server (e.g. for backups):

1. On the right side, find the file you want
2. Double-click it, or drag it from right to left
3. It will download to whatever folder is selected on the left side

Common File Locations

What	Where
Server JAR	/server.jar
Server Properties	/server.properties
Plugins (Paper/Spigot)	/plugins/
Mods (Fabric/Forge)	/mods/
World Data	/world/
Server Logs	/logs/
Banned Players	/banned-players.json
Whitelist	/whitelist.json

Troubleshooting

"Connection refused" or "Connection timed out"

• Make sure you are using port 2022, not 22
• Double-check the server address from your panel

"Authentication failed"

• Your password is your panel login password — not a separate SFTP password
• Your username must include the server ID (e.g. torevyn.abc123de), not just your name

"Could not connect to server"

• Make sure the protocol is SFTP (not regular FTP)
• If you typed the host without sftp://, try adding it

File changes not taking effect

• Restart your server after uploading files — most changes only apply on startup