Getting Started with GameServers.World

Welcome!

Thank you for choosing GameServers.World for your game server hosting needs. This guide will help you get started with your new server.

After Purchase

Once your payment is processed, you'll receive:

• A confirmation email with your server details
• Access to your control panel login URL (provided in your confirmation email)
• FTP credentials for file management
• Server IP address and port

Accessing Your Server

Control Panel

1. Open your panel login URL (provided in your service welcome message)
2. Log in with your account credentials
3. Select your server from "My Servers"
4. Use the control panel to start, stop, restart, and configure your server

FTP Access

To upload files, mods, or plugins to your server:

1. Download an FTP client like FileZilla
2. Use the FTP credentials from your account dashboard
3. Connect to your server
4. Upload your files to the appropriate directories

Server Management

Starting Your Server

1. Log into the control panel
2. Select your server
3. Click the "Start" button
4. Wait for the server to initialize (usually 30-60 seconds)

Stopping Your Server

1. Click the "Stop" button in the control panel
2. Wait for the server to shut down gracefully
3. Never force-stop unless absolutely necessary

Restarting Your Server

1. Use the "Restart" button to stop and start in one action
2. Useful after configuration changes or mod installations

Configuration

Each game server has its own configuration files. Common locations include:

• Config files: Usually in the server root or a config/ folder
• Mods/Plugins: In mods/ or plugins/ folders
• World data: In world/ or game-specific folders

Backups

Always make regular backups of your server data:

• Use the control panel's backup feature if available
• Download important files via FTP regularly
• Keep backups before making major changes

Getting Help

If you need assistance:

• Check the game-specific documentation for your server type
• Review the troubleshooting guides
• Open a support request from the panel support page
• Check our community forums for tips and solutions

Next Steps

• Explore the control panel features
• Read the documentation for your specific game
• Customize your server settings
• Invite players and start gaming!