How to Connect to Your StarRupture Server via FTP

Updated 10 June 2026 · By Host Havoc Technical Support Team

FTP access lets you upload, download, and edit your StarRupture server files directly from your computer. The recommended FTP client is FileZilla, which you can download from filezilla-project.org.

Once connected, you can manage configuration files or back up your data before performing a server reinstall.

Connect with FileZilla

  1. Log in to the Game Control Panel and navigate to your server.
  2. Locate the FTP Info section near the middle of the screen. Copy the FTP IP and port (for example, 167.114.172.201:8821) and paste it into the Host field in FileZilla.
    FileZilla Host field with a StarRupture FTP IP and port pasted in
  3. Enter your game panel username and password into the Username and Password fields in FileZilla. You can change your password from within the panel.
    FileZilla username and password fields filled with game panel credentials
  4. The port adjusts automatically when you paste the full FTP Info value into the Host field.
  5. Click Quickconnect to connect.

Before you start: If the panel shows SFTP Info instead of FTP Info, add sftp:// in front of the IP address. For example: sftp://167.114.172.201:8821.

Troubleshooting

  • Connection refused: Confirm you copied the full host and port from FTP Info in the panel, not just the IP alone.
  • Authentication failed: Your FTP username and password are the same as your game panel credentials. Reset your panel password if needed.
  • Files not visible: Ensure you are connected to the correct server. Navigate to the root directory in FileZilla's remote site panel after connecting.

For a fresh start after editing files, see how to set up automatic restarts to keep your server updated.