Feature RequestDashboard & UXOpen

Add ZIP/UNZIP Permissions for GameServer FTP

This is not about adding a new feature it’s about enabling the proper file permissions so that users can ZIP and UNZIP files/folders directly within the Game Server environment. Currently, users cannot compress or extract files because the panel does not grant the required permissions. This becomes a problem especially for games like Minecraft, where world folders can be extremely large and downloading them through FTP is slow, unstable, or often fails. Why This Permission Is NeededLarge Minecraft worlds can be multiple gigabytes, making direct FTP downloads difficult ZIP compression makes it much faster and more stable to download Prevents corrupted world files Allows users to upload large modpacks or backups more easily Most professional hosting platforms allow ZIP/UNZIP operations via file manager permissions Benefits to UsersMuch easier and safer backup process Faster downloading and uploading of worlds/modpacks Reduces FTP timeouts and failed transfers Greatly helps beginners and experienced admins alike Benefits to Zap-HostingFewer support tickets about failed FTP downloads Faster backup workflow

Originally posted by WorkforCoconut on our previous feedback board.

Ffeaturebase-import26 Nov 2025

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ZAP

Official response

11 Dec 2025, 17:06

We’re checking this out! 🔍 Our team is reviewing the details to see how it fits into our roadmap.

ZAP

Official response

29 Dec 2025, 03:21

Hey WorkforCoconut, Thanks for the detailed suggestion about enabling ZIP/UNZIP permissions. I definitely see how that would be super helpful for managing large files like Minecraft worlds. Unfortunately, we can't enable this feature due to security risks. Allowing server-side compression and decompression opens up the system to potential abuse, such as "zip bombs" (like ZODS), which can crash the host system and affect other users. While it's a bit slower, using an FTP client to download the files and zip them on your own computer is the safest method for now. We have to prioritize the stability and security of the overall platform.

ZAP

Official response

28 Sep 2026, 17:40

Partly covered in ZapX: you can download a full backup of your server as one archive, and ZIP files can be extracted via the public API or the AI assistant. A zip/unzip button in the file manager isn't available yet, so we're keeping this open.

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28 Sep 2026

17:40

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