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Add ZIP/UNZIP Permissions for GameServer FTP

Control Panel & UXGamePanelFeedbackFeature

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 Needed

  • Large 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 Users

  • Much 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-Hosting

  • Fewer support tickets about failed FTP downloads

  • Faster backup workflow

Posted by WorkforCoconut ·
Status: Not Moving Forward2 comments

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  • zaphosting changed status to Not Moving Forward
    Team•

    Dec 29, 2025

    Pinned

    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.

  • zaphosting changed status to Under Review
    Team•

    Dec 11, 2025

    Pinned

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