Skip to main content

How to Transfer Files From Your Old Host to Your Kinetic Server

Last updated 06 Jul 2026

Need a game server?

Spin one up fast with our feature-rich panel and seriously low prices.

How to Transfer Files From Your Old Host to Your Kinetic Server

While there are a few ways on how to transfer files from your old host to your Kinetic server, we personally recommend that use SFTP to do this, since it's reliable, and simple. And in some cases, faster than downloading and uploading files manually.

First, you will need to download the Kinetic SFTP software onto your computer. To download it, click Here.

Now that you have the software on your computer, install it, and then open it. You will be met with this screen, where you will need to input your SFTP information.

To find your SFTP information on your server, you will need to go to "SFTP", Then, you will find your SFTP information. The password will be the same password you use to log into your game panel.

Once you have your details, input them into your SFTP software. Then, you'll be met with this menu. You will want to click the "Transfer" button.

Now, you'll be met with the transfer menu. On the left side, you will need to input the SFTP details of your other server.

After you've connected your other server, select all the files from your old server by clicking the box at the top left of the left file manager, and click "Copy" with the arrow pointing to the right.

Once you do that, the files will being uploading. Where you can see a progress bar at the bottom of the application.
Keep in mind, transfers are not instant, they do sometimes take a bit of time. So it's best to sit back, relax, and let the SFTP do it's thing!

Display and navigation

Accessibility options

Personalise how Kinetic Hosting looks and how you move around it. Your choices are saved on this device.

Press Ctrl+K to search. When link hints are enabled, hold Shift to label every visible link and control.

High-contrast dark theme

Use black and dark backgrounds with white text and stronger borders throughout the site.

Keyboard link hints

Hold Shift to show a temporary key on every visible link and control. Keep holding Shift and type a label to activate it.

Keyboard navigation

Ctrl+K opens site search. When link hints are enabled, hold Shift to label every visible page link, menu item, order control and location. Keep Shift held while typing the displayed label, or release Shift to close the labels.

Search Kinetic Hosting

Search site pages, game servers, knowledgebase articles, blog posts, FAQs and modpacks.

Enter at least two characters to search the site.

↑↓ Select · Enter Open · Esc CloseCtrl+K