Knowledge Base

Steps:

1. Log in to your Pterodactyl panel.
2. Select the server you want to upload files to.
3. Navigate to the "Files" tab. This tab shows the directory structure of your server's file system.
4. Locate the directory where you want to upload the file. You can navigate through the directories using the tree view or by typing the path in the address bar.
5. Click the "Upload" button at the top right of the page.
6. Select the file you want to upload from your local computer or simply drag and drop your file
7. Click the "Open" button to start the upload process.
8. Monitor the upload progress. The progress bar will indicate the upload status.
9. Once the upload is complete, the file will appear in the list of files in the selected directory.

Additional Tips:

• Create new directories if needed by clicking the "Create Directory" button.
• Rename or delete files by right-clicking on them and selecting the appropriate option.
• Download files from the server by right-clicking on them and selecting "Download". You cannot download a Folder. But you can download Archive files.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully upload files to your Pterodactyl server.

Uploading and Downloading Large Files and Folders

Steps

1. Open FileZilla: Launch the FileZilla application.
2. Connect to your Server:
• Quick Connect: In the toolbar, click the "Quick Connect" button.
• Enter Details:
• Host: Enter the IP address or domain name of your server.
• Port: Usually 22 for SFTP.
• User: Enter your username for the server.
• Password: Enter your password.
• Click Connect: FileZilla will attempt to connect.
3. Navigate to the Desired Directory:
• Local Site: This is your local computer's file system. Navigate to the directory where your files are located.
• Remote Site: This is your server's file system. Navigate to the directory where you want to upload the files.
4. Upload Files:
• Drag and Drop: Drag files or folders from the local site to the remote site.
• Right-Click: Right-click on a file or folder, select "Upload" and choose the desired options.
5. Monitor Transfer: FileZilla will display the transfer progress, including speed and time remaining.
6. Disconnect: When finished, click the "Disconnect" button to close the connection.

Additional Tips:

• File Synchronization: FileZilla can synchronize directories between your local and remote systems.
• Transfer Queue: You can add multiple files or folders to the transfer queue and manage them together.
• Bookmarks: Save frequently used server connections as bookmarks for quick access.
• FTP vs. SFTP: While FTP is simpler, SFTP offers enhanced security, making it recommended for sensitive data transfers.

Video tutorial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifWAPpINuWI