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<h1>Getting Started with GameServers.World</h1>

<h2>Welcome!</h2>
<p>Thank you for choosing GameServers.World for your game server hosting needs. This guide will help you get started with your new server.</p>

<h2>After Purchase</h2>
<p>Once your payment is processed, you'll receive:</p>
<ul>
    <li>A confirmation email with your server details</li>
    <li>Access to the control panel at <a href="http://panel.iaregamer.com" target="_blank">panel.iaregamer.com</a></li>
    <li>FTP credentials for file management</li>
    <li>Server IP address and port</li>
</ul>

<h2>Accessing Your Server</h2>

<h3>Control Panel</h3>
<ol>
    <li>Visit <a href="http://panel.iaregamer.com" target="_blank">panel.iaregamer.com</a></li>
    <li>Log in with your account credentials</li>
    <li>Select your server from "My Servers"</li>
    <li>Use the control panel to start, stop, restart, and configure your server</li>
</ol>

<h3>FTP Access</h3>
<p>To upload files, mods, or plugins to your server:</p>
<ol>
    <li>Download an FTP client like <a href="https://filezilla-project.org/" target="_blank">FileZilla</a></li>
    <li>Use the FTP credentials from your account dashboard</li>
    <li>Connect to your server</li>
    <li>Upload your files to the appropriate directories</li>
</ol>

<h2>Server Management</h2>

<h3>Starting Your Server</h3>
<ol>
    <li>Log into the control panel</li>
    <li>Select your server</li>
    <li>Click the "Start" button</li>
    <li>Wait for the server to initialize (usually 30-60 seconds)</li>
</ol>

<h3>Stopping Your Server</h3>
<ol>
    <li>Click the "Stop" button in the control panel</li>
    <li>Wait for the server to shut down gracefully</li>
    <li>Never force-stop unless absolutely necessary</li>
</ol>

<h3>Restarting Your Server</h3>
<ol>
    <li>Use the "Restart" button to stop and start in one action</li>
    <li>Useful after configuration changes or mod installations</li>
</ol>

<h2>Configuration</h2>
<p>Each game server has its own configuration files. Common locations include:</p>
<ul>
    <li><strong>Config files:</strong> Usually in the server root or a <code>config/</code> folder</li>
    <li><strong>Mods/Plugins:</strong> In <code>mods/</code> or <code>plugins/</code> folders</li>
    <li><strong>World data:</strong> In <code>world/</code> or game-specific folders</li>
</ul>

<h2>Backups</h2>
<p>Always make regular backups of your server data:</p>
<ul>
    <li>Use the control panel's backup feature if available</li>
    <li>Download important files via FTP regularly</li>
    <li>Keep backups before making major changes</li>
</ul>

<h2>Getting Help</h2>
<p>If you need assistance:</p>
<ul>
    <li>Check the game-specific documentation for your server type</li>
    <li>Review the troubleshooting guides</li>
    <li>Contact support through your account dashboard</li>
    <li>Check our community forums for tips and solutions</li>
</ul>

<h2>Next Steps</h2>
<ul>
    <li>Explore the control panel features</li>
    <li>Read the documentation for your specific game</li>
    <li>Customize your server settings</li>
    <li>Invite players and start gaming!</li>
</ul>
