diff --git a/modules/faq/faq.rss b/modules/faq/faq.rss index 88f888c6..ca1a8014 100755 --- a/modules/faq/faq.rss +++ b/modules/faq/faq.rss @@ -191,17 +191,17 @@ As always, if you need help just ask on Discord. The Game Monitor is your main control center for managing your game server. From here you can: - <br><br> - <strong>Server Status:</strong> View real-time information about your server including player count, map, and server status - <br> - <strong>Start/Stop/Restart:</strong> Control your server's power state with dedicated buttons - <br> - <strong>Update Server:</strong> Keep your game server files up to date with automatic or manual updates - <br> - <strong>View Logs:</strong> Monitor server logs to troubleshoot issues or track player activity - <br> - <strong>RCON Console:</strong> Send commands directly to your server if supported by the game - <br><br> +

+ Server Status: View real-time information about your server including player count, map, and server status +
+ Start/Stop/Restart: Control your server's power state with dedicated buttons +
+ Update Server: Keep your game server files up to date with automatic or manual updates +
+ View Logs: Monitor server logs to troubleshoot issues or track player activity +
+ RCON Console: Send commands directly to your server if supported by the game +

The monitor refreshes automatically to give you up-to-date information about your server's performance and status. @@ -212,15 +212,15 @@ As always, if you need help just ask on Discord. From the Game Monitor page: - <br><br> - <strong>Start:</strong> Click the "Start" button to launch your server. Wait for the status to show as "Online" - <br> - <strong>Stop:</strong> Click the "Stop" button to safely shut down your server - <br> - <strong>Restart:</strong> Click "Restart" to stop and start your server in one action - <br><br> - <strong>Important:</strong> Always use these controls rather than killing processes directly. This ensures proper shutdown and prevents data corruption. - <br><br> +

+ Start: Click the "Start" button to launch your server. Wait for the status to show as "Online" +
+ Stop: Click the "Stop" button to safely shut down your server +
+ Restart: Click "Restart" to stop and start your server in one action +

+ Important: Always use these controls rather than killing processes directly. This ensures proper shutdown and prevents data corruption. +

If your server fails to start, check the server logs for error messages that can help identify configuration issues. @@ -231,16 +231,16 @@ As always, if you need help just ask on Discord. The Scheduler is a cron-like system that allows you to automate server tasks at specific times or intervals. - <br><br> - <strong>What is Cron?</strong> Cron is a time-based job scheduler used in Unix-like systems (Linux). The panel's Scheduler brings this functionality to game server management. - <br><br> - <strong>Common uses:</strong> - <br>• Automatic server restarts (daily, weekly, etc.) - <br>• Scheduled server updates - <br>• Backup creation at regular intervals - <br>• Sending automated messages to players - <br>• Running custom scripts or commands - <br><br> +

+ What is Cron? Cron is a time-based job scheduler used in Unix-like systems (Linux). The panel's Scheduler brings this functionality to game server management. +

+ Common uses: +
• Automatic server restarts (daily, weekly, etc.) +
• Scheduled server updates +
• Backup creation at regular intervals +
• Sending automated messages to players +
• Running custom scripts or commands +

Access the Scheduler from the main menu to create, edit, or delete scheduled tasks for your servers. @@ -251,25 +251,25 @@ As always, if you need help just ask on Discord. The Scheduler uses cron syntax, which may be unfamiliar to Windows users. Here's a simple guide: - <br><br> - <strong>Cron Format:</strong> * * * * * (5 fields separated by spaces) - <br>Position 1: Minute (0-59) - <br>Position 2: Hour (0-23, where 0 = midnight) - <br>Position 3: Day of month (1-31) - <br>Position 4: Month (1-12) - <br>Position 5: Day of week (0-7, where 0 and 7 = Sunday) - <br><br> - <strong>Examples:</strong> - <br>• <code>0 6 * * *</code> - Every day at 6:00 AM - <br>• <code>0 0 * * 0</code> - Every Sunday at midnight - <br>• <code>*/30 * * * *</code> - Every 30 minutes - <br>• <code>0 4 * * 1</code> - Every Monday at 4:00 AM - <br><br> - <strong>Special characters:</strong> - <br>• <code>*</code> means "every" (every minute, hour, etc.) - <br>• <code>*/X</code> means "every X units" (*/15 = every 15 minutes) - <br>• <code>X,Y</code> means "at X and Y" (1,15 = 1st and 15th) - <br>• <code>X-Y</code> means "from X to Y" (9-17 = 9 AM to 5 PM) +

+ Cron Format: * * * * * (5 fields separated by spaces) +
Position 1: Minute (0-59) +
Position 2: Hour (0-23, where 0 = midnight) +
Position 3: Day of month (1-31) +
Position 4: Month (1-12) +
Position 5: Day of week (0-7, where 0 and 7 = Sunday) +

+ Examples: +
• 0 6 * * * - Every day at 6:00 AM +
• 0 0 * * 0 - Every Sunday at midnight +
• */30 * * * * - Every 30 minutes +
• 0 4 * * 1 - Every Monday at 4:00 AM +

+ Special characters: +
• * means "every" (every minute, hour, etc.) +
• */X means "every X units" (*/15 = every 15 minutes) +
• X,Y means "at X and Y" (1,15 = 1st and 15th) +
• X-Y means "from X to Y" (9-17 = 9 AM to 5 PM) @@ -279,27 +279,27 @@ As always, if you need help just ask on Discord. Here are practical examples for common server management tasks: - <br><br> - <strong>Daily Restart at 6 AM:</strong> - <br>Schedule: <code>0 6 * * *</code> - <br>Action: Restart Server - <br><br> - <strong>Weekly Restart (Sunday 3 AM):</strong> - <br>Schedule: <code>0 3 * * 0</code> - <br>Action: Restart Server - <br><br> - <strong>Hourly Server Update Check:</strong> - <br>Schedule: <code>0 * * * *</code> - <br>Action: Update Server - <br><br> - <strong>Daily Backup at Midnight:</strong> - <br>Schedule: <code>0 0 * * *</code> - <br>Action: Create Backup - <br><br> - <strong>Maintenance Window (2 AM - 4 AM daily):</strong> - <br>Stop: <code>0 2 * * *</code> - <br>Start: <code>0 4 * * *</code> - <br><br> +

+ Daily Restart at 6 AM: +
Schedule: 0 6 * * * +
Action: Restart Server +

+ Weekly Restart (Sunday 3 AM): +
Schedule: 0 3 * * 0 +
Action: Restart Server +

+ Hourly Server Update Check: +
Schedule: 0 * * * * +
Action: Update Server +

+ Daily Backup at Midnight: +
Schedule: 0 0 * * * +
Action: Create Backup +

+ Maintenance Window (2 AM - 4 AM daily): +
Stop: 0 2 * * * +
Start: 0 4 * * * +

Remember to consider your server's time zone and peak player hours when scheduling restarts or maintenance. @@ -310,19 +310,19 @@ As always, if you need help just ask on Discord. The Dashboard is your overview page that displays key information about all your servers and account: - <br><br> - <strong>Server Status Widgets:</strong> Quick view of all your servers' online/offline status - <br> - <strong>Resource Usage:</strong> CPU, memory, and disk usage for your servers - <br> - <strong>Player Activity:</strong> Current player counts across all your game servers - <br> - <strong>Recent Events:</strong> Server starts, stops, updates, and other activities - <br> - <strong>Quick Actions:</strong> Fast access to common tasks like starting/stopping servers - <br> - <strong>System Alerts:</strong> Important notifications about your servers or account - <br><br> +

+ Server Status Widgets: Quick view of all your servers' online/offline status +
+ Resource Usage: CPU, memory, and disk usage for your servers +
+ Player Activity: Current player counts across all your game servers +
+ Recent Events: Server starts, stops, updates, and other activities +
+ Quick Actions: Fast access to common tasks like starting/stopping servers +
+ System Alerts: Important notifications about your servers or account +

The Dashboard refreshes automatically and serves as your central command center for monitoring multiple game servers at a glance. @@ -333,19 +333,19 @@ As always, if you need help just ask on Discord. The panel provides several ways to edit your server configuration files: - <br><br> - <strong>Config Files Editor:</strong> Built-in editor for game-specific configuration files with syntax highlighting - <br> - <strong>File Manager:</strong> Browser-based file manager to upload, download, edit, and organize all server files - <br> - <strong>FTP Access:</strong> Use your favorite FTP client to manage files directly - <br><br> - <strong>Important Tips:</strong> - <br>• Always backup configuration files before making changes - <br>• Stop your server before editing critical config files - <br>• Some files are protected and cannot be modified for security reasons - <br>• Test configuration changes carefully - invalid configs can prevent server startup - <br>• Use the built-in editor when possible as it provides validation and syntax checking +

+ Config Files Editor: Built-in editor for game-specific configuration files with syntax highlighting +
+ File Manager: Browser-based file manager to upload, download, edit, and organize all server files +
+ FTP Access: Use your favorite FTP client to manage files directly +

+ Important Tips: +
• Always backup configuration files before making changes +
• Stop your server before editing critical config files +
• Some files are protected and cannot be modified for security reasons +
• Test configuration changes carefully - invalid configs can prevent server startup +
• Use the built-in editor when possible as it provides validation and syntax checking @@ -355,21 +355,21 @@ As always, if you need help just ask on Discord. The File Manager is a web-based interface for managing your server files: - <br><br> - <strong>Navigation:</strong> Click folders to browse your server directory structure - <br> - <strong>Upload Files:</strong> Drag and drop files or use the upload button to add files to your server - <br> - <strong>Edit Files:</strong> Click on text files to open the built-in editor - <br> - <strong>Download Files:</strong> Right-click files to download them to your computer - <br> - <strong>Create Folders:</strong> Use the "New Folder" button to organize your files - <br> - <strong>Delete Files:</strong> Select files and click delete (be careful - this is permanent!) - <br> - <strong>Permissions:</strong> View and modify file permissions if your game requires specific settings - <br><br> +

+ Navigation: Click folders to browse your server directory structure +
+ Upload Files: Drag and drop files or use the upload button to add files to your server +
+ Edit Files: Click on text files to open the built-in editor +
+ Download Files: Right-click files to download them to your computer +
+ Create Folders: Use the "New Folder" button to organize your files +
+ Delete Files: Select files and click delete (be careful - this is permanent!) +
+ Permissions: View and modify file permissions if your game requires specific settings +

The File Manager supports most common file operations and is perfect for quick changes without needing a separate FTP client. @@ -380,22 +380,22 @@ As always, if you need help just ask on Discord. The panel provides comprehensive backup and restore functionality: - <br><br> - <strong>Automatic Backups:</strong> Schedule regular backups of your server files and data - <br> - <strong>Manual Backups:</strong> Create instant backups before making major changes - <br> - <strong>Database Backups:</strong> Export MySQL databases associated with your game servers - <br> - <strong>Selective Restore:</strong> Restore specific files or folders rather than entire server - <br> - <strong>Download Backups:</strong> Download backup files to your local computer for safekeeping - <br><br> - <strong>Best Practices:</strong> - <br>• Always backup before major updates or configuration changes - <br>• Keep multiple backup versions (daily, weekly, monthly) - <br>• Test restore procedures periodically to ensure backups work - <br>• Store important backups offline for maximum protection +

+ Automatic Backups: Schedule regular backups of your server files and data +
+ Manual Backups: Create instant backups before making major changes +
+ Database Backups: Export MySQL databases associated with your game servers +
+ Selective Restore: Restore specific files or folders rather than entire server +
+ Download Backups: Download backup files to your local computer for safekeeping +

+ Best Practices: +
• Always backup before major updates or configuration changes +
• Keep multiple backup versions (daily, weekly, monthly) +
• Test restore procedures periodically to ensure backups work +
• Store important backups offline for maximum protection @@ -405,22 +405,22 @@ As always, if you need help just ask on Discord. The panel provides multiple update options for keeping your servers current: - <br><br> - <strong>Automatic Updates:</strong> Enable automatic Steam updates when new game versions are released - <br> - <strong>Manual Updates:</strong> Check for and apply updates on-demand from the Game Monitor - <br> - <strong>Scheduled Updates:</strong> Use the Scheduler to update servers during low-traffic periods - <br> - <strong>Validation:</strong> Verify and repair corrupted game files using Steam's validation system - <br> - <strong>Rollback:</strong> Restore previous game versions if needed (when backups are available) - <br><br> - <strong>Update Tips:</strong> - <br>• Monitor update logs for any errors during the process - <br>• Consider backing up before major game updates - <br>• Some updates may require server restart or configuration changes - <br>• Test servers after updates to ensure mods and plugins still work +

+ Automatic Updates: Enable automatic Steam updates when new game versions are released +
+ Manual Updates: Check for and apply updates on-demand from the Game Monitor +
+ Scheduled Updates: Use the Scheduler to update servers during low-traffic periods +
+ Validation: Verify and repair corrupted game files using Steam's validation system +
+ Rollback: Restore previous game versions if needed (when backups are available) +

+ Update Tips: +
• Monitor update logs for any errors during the process +
• Consider backing up before major game updates +
• Some updates may require server restart or configuration changes +
• Test servers after updates to ensure mods and plugins still work @@ -430,19 +430,19 @@ As always, if you need help just ask on Discord. RCON (Remote Console) allows you to send commands directly to your game server: - <br><br> - <strong>Accessing RCON:</strong> Click the "Console" or "RCON" button in your Game Monitor - <br> - <strong>Authentication:</strong> RCON may require a password set in your server configuration - <br> - <strong>Common Commands:</strong> - <br>• <code>say [message]</code> - Send message to all players - <br>• <code>kick [player]</code> - Remove a player from the server - <br>• <code>ban [player]</code> - Permanently ban a player - <br>• <code>status</code> - Show server status and player list - <br>• <code>changelevel [map]</code> - Change to a different map - <br><br> - <strong>Note:</strong> Available commands vary by game. Not all games support RCON functionality. Check your specific game's documentation for supported commands. +

+ Accessing RCON: Click the "Console" or "RCON" button in your Game Monitor +
+ Authentication: RCON may require a password set in your server configuration +
+ Common Commands: +
• say [message] - Send message to all players +
• kick [player] - Remove a player from the server +
• ban [player] - Permanently ban a player +
• status - Show server status and player list +
• changelevel [map] - Change to a different map +

+ Note: Available commands vary by game. Not all games support RCON functionality. Check your specific game's documentation for supported commands.