How to manage your server files
Open Files in your berrybyte server to upload, edit, and download files. For folders or large transfers, connect over SFTP using the address, username, and generated password shown in the dashboard.
Open your server in the dashboard and select Files to upload, edit, or download its files. You can do everyday changes in the browser. Use SFTP Connect when you want to move folders or a large set of files from your computer.
Before replacing a world or config
Create a backup, then stop the server and wait until it is offline. Games often write world data and settings while running or shutting down. Uploading before the stop finishes can undo your changes.
Check your game's guide for the correct folder. A world in the wrong folder may be ignored, leaving the server to create a new one instead.
Upload files in the browser
Open the destination folder
In Files, open the folder where the files belong. The folder path above the list shows where you are. Follow your game's guide rather than placing everything in the top folder.
Choose your files
Press Upload or drag files into the file list. Check the destination and selected files before starting the upload.
Wait for the upload to finish
Keep the page open until the transfer completes. Check that the files appear in the expected folder before starting the server.
Start and check
Start the server and watch the console for errors. If you uploaded a world, join and check that the correct world loaded before anyone starts building.
For world-specific instructions, see Valheim world uploads or your game's section in the wiki.
Edit a config file
- Stop the server if the game uses or writes the file.
- Open Files and select the text file you want to edit.
- Change the setting, keeping the surrounding punctuation and layout intact.
- Press Save and wait for the save to finish.
- Start the server again and check the result.
If the option is available under Settings → Game Settings, use that control first. It is easier than editing the underlying file, and some settings are written from those controls when the server starts.
Change one thing at a time when troubleshooting. If the server stops working, you will know which edit to undo.
Download, rename, or delete files
Use a file's action menu to Download, Rename, or Delete it. Keep the
original file extension when renaming; changing settings.json to
settings.txt can stop the game from finding it.
For a complete copy, create and download a backup. For a folder, use SFTP to copy it to your computer.
Deleting a file is not the same as downloading it. Keep a backup or a local copy before removing worlds, player data, or configs you may need again.
Connect with SFTP
SFTP lets a file-transfer app on your computer connect directly to your server files. You can use an SFTP client such as FileZilla or WinSCP.
Open the connection details
In Files, press SFTP Connect. The SFTP Connection dialog shows the server address, port, and username. These are different from the address your friends use to join the game.
Generate a password
Choose Generate Temporary Password for a short transfer, or Generate Permanent Password for repeated use. Copy it before closing the dialog: the password is shown only once. The temporary password's remaining time appears in the dialog.
Enter the details in your SFTP client
Create a connection using the fields below. You can also try Open SFTP Client if your computer already has an app registered to open SFTP links.
Connect and transfer
Open the destination folder on the server, then copy files between it and your computer. Wait until the transfer queue finishes before starting the game server.
| Client field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Protocol | SFTP |
| Host | The hostname from Server Address, without sftp:// or the port |
| Port | The number after the hostname in Server Address |
| Username | The full Username shown in the dialog |
| Password | The SFTP password you just generated |
If you already use SSH keys, you can add your public key under Account → SSH Keys and configure your client to use the matching private key instead of a password.
If SFTP will not connect
- Check that the protocol is SFTP, not FTP, and copy the port from the dashboard.
- Copy the full username again. Your email address or in-game name will not work here.
- Regenerate an expired temporary password, or rotate a permanent password you no longer have.
- If you are a member, ask the server owner to check your file and SFTP permissions.
Still stuck? Open a support ticket with the error message. Do not include your password or private SSH key.
Next steps
Frequently asked questions
Is my SFTP password the same as my berrybyte password?
No. Generate an SFTP password from Files → SFTP Connect. Use it with the exact username, address, and port shown there. Your dashboard login and game server password are separate.
Do I need to stop my server before uploading files?
Stop it before replacing worlds or files the game writes to. Otherwise, the game can overwrite your upload or read an incomplete file. You can browse files while the server is running.
Why did my config change disappear?
Some games write their settings when they stop. Stop the server first, edit and save the file, then start it again. Also check whether the same option is controlled by Game Settings.
Can I download my whole server?
Yes. Create a backup and use its Download action to prepare a ZIP, or copy the files through SFTP. A backup download is usually the simpler way to keep a full copy.
Why can I see a file but not edit or download it?
Server members have separate permissions for file actions. Ask the owner to check your access. Files may also be temporarily locked during a restore or unavailable while the server is suspended.