How to Connect to Your Eco Server via FTP

Updated June 10, 2026 · By Host Havoc Technical Support Team

FTP gives you direct access to your Eco server's file system, letting you upload mods, edit configuration files, and download world saves. This guide uses FileZilla, a free FTP client.

Download FileZilla from https://filezilla-project.org/download.php?show_all=1.

If you need to back up your world before making file changes, see how to reinstall your server for notes on what gets deleted during a reinstall.

Find your FTP credentials

  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. You will see the FTP host and port listed (for example, 167.114.172.201:8821).
    FTP Info section in the Game Control Panel showing the FTP host and port

Before you start: If the panel shows SFTP Info instead of FTP Info, add sftp:// in front of the IP address when entering it into FileZilla (for example, sftp://167.114.172.201:8821).

Connect with FileZilla

  1. Open FileZilla.
  2. Paste the FTP Info value (host and port) into the Host field.
  3. Enter your Game Control Panel username into the Username field.
  4. Enter your Game Control Panel password into the Password field. You can change your password from within the panel.
    FileZilla with the Username and Password fields filled in using Game Control Panel credentials
  5. The port will adjust automatically if you paste the full host:port value into the Host field.
  6. Click Quickconnect.

FileZilla will connect to your server and display your server's file system in the right-hand pane. You can now drag and drop files between your local machine and the server.

Troubleshooting

  • Connection refused: Confirm the host and port are copied exactly from the FTP Info section. Do not add extra spaces.
  • Authentication failed: Your FTP username and password are the same as your Game Control Panel login. Reset your panel password if needed.
  • SFTP not working: Ensure sftp:// is prefixed to the host address in FileZilla when your panel shows SFTP Info.