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How Do I Access My Vultr Compute Instance File Manager?

Updated on 15 September, 2025

Access and manage files on your Vultr Compute instance through SSH or the built-in file manager interface


You can manage files on your Vultr Compute instance using the Linux command line. Access the instance by connecting through SSH or by using the Vultr Console from the Customer Portal.

Once connected, use standard Linux commands to browse, edit, and manage files. If you're new to the command line, explore the Vultr content library for useful resources and examples.

To transfer files between your local system and your instance:

  • Use SFTP for secure file management over SSH.
  • Use SCP or Rsync for large file or directory transfers.
Note
Vultr does not provide a built-in graphical file manager for instances. If you need a GUI environment, you can install Ubuntu Desktop or another desktop environment on your instance. However, GUI environments require more system resources and are generally not recommended for production servers.