> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.craftlands.host/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Configure SFTP Access

> Set up secure SFTP access for your CraftLands Minecraft server with WinSCP or FileZilla—covering client setup, authentication, and best practices.

## How to Configure an SFTP Client using WinSCP or FileZilla

1. **Download an SFTP Client**

   * Download [WinSCP](https://winscp.net/eng/download.php) or [FileZilla](https://filezilla-project.org/download.php?type=client).

2. **Launch SFTP from the Panel**

   * Go to our [panel](https://panel.craftlands.host/), log in, and open your server.

   * Navigate to the **Files** section and look at the top right.

   * Click the **SFTP** button.

   * Click **Launch SFTP**.

<Tip>
  If this fails, follow the manual setup guide below.
</Tip>

### FileZilla Manual Setup

1. **Open FileZilla**

   * Enter the SFTP details in the fields at the top:

     * **Host**: From the panel.

     * **Username**: From the panel.

     * **Password**: Your panel password.

     * **Port**: Default SFTP port.

2. **Quick Connect**

   * Click **Quick Connect** to access your server files.

### WinSCP Manual Setup

1. **Open WinSCP**

   * Select **New Session**.

2. **Enter SFTP Details**

   * Copy the SFTP details from the panel:

     * **Host**: From the panel.

     * **Username**: From the panel.

     * **Password**: Your panel password.

     * **Port**: Default SFTP port.

3. **Login**

   * Click **Login** to connect to your server files.

***