How to Use an FTP Client with Your PixARK Server

Published June 9, 2026 · By Host Havoc Technical Support Team

An FTP client gives you direct access to your PixARK server files for uploading mods, editing configuration files, and downloading backups. Host Havoc recommends FileZilla, which is free and available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

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

Connect to your server via FTP

  1. Log in to the Game Control Panel and navigate to your server.
  2. Locate the FTP Info section near the middle of the server overview. It displays an FTP address in the format 167.114.172.201:8821.
  3. Copy the FTP address and paste it into the Host field in FileZilla.
    FileZilla Host field with the FTP IP address and port entered
  4. Enter your game panel username and password into the Username and Password fields in FileZilla.
    FileZilla Username and Password fields filled with game panel credentials
  5. The port is included in the address you pasted; FileZilla will parse it automatically.
  6. Click Quickconnect.

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

Once connected, you can browse your server's directory. Common paths for PixARK include ShooterGame/Saved for save data and ShooterGame/Content/Mods for manually installed mods.

Troubleshooting

If the connection is refused, confirm the FTP address and credentials from the game panel. Your control panel password can be reset from within the panel if needed.