How to Extract Archives on Your Game Server
Extracting archives is a common task when managing game servers, whether you’re installing modpacks, uploading plugins, or transferring server files. This guide covers the unarchiving process for ZIP, 7Z, and TAR.GZ files on your berrybyte game server.Supported Archive Formats
The file manager supports extracting the following archive types:.zip
files.7z
files.tar.gz
files
How to Extract Archives
- Upload your archive to the file manager using any of the file upload methods
- Locate the archive in your file manager
- Right-click the archive or click the three dots menu
- Select “Unarchive” from the dropdown menu
- Wait for extraction - the files will be extracted to the current directory
Common Use Cases
Installing Modpacks- Upload modpack server files as a ZIP archive
- Extract directly in your server root directory
- Learn more about modpack installation
- Extract plugin archives to the
/plugins
folder - Maintain proper folder structure during extraction
- Extract full server backups from previous hosts
- Preserve file permissions and directory structure
Common Issues
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Archive appears corrupted: Re-upload the file, ensuring complete transfer
- Solution: Download the archive again from the source and re-upload
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Files extract to wrong location: Archive may contain nested folders
- Solution: Navigate into extracted folders and move files to correct locations
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Unarchive option not available: File may not be a supported archive format
- Solution: Verify the file extension and format compatibility
Related Guides
- File Management - Learn about uploading files to your server
- Minecraft Modpack Installation - Specific modpack setup process
- Server Backups - Creating and restoring server archives
- Recycle Bin - Recover accidentally deleted files