Starting your Game Server
Follow these steps to start your game server for the first time.
Not logged in yet? First check our tutorial How to log in to the control panel.
Step 1 – Go to the Terminal
In the left menu, click on Terminal. This is the main screen of your server.
Step 2 – Check the status
At the top of the screen, you will see the current status of your server:
- Offline – The server is not running
- Starting – The server is launching
- Running – The server is online and active
Step 3 – Click the Start button
In the top right corner, you'll see a row of buttons:
- Start – Start your server
- Restart – Restart the server if it's already running
- Stop – Safely shut down the server
Click the Start button to launch your server.
Step 4 – Done!
Your server is now starting up. You will see information appear in the console, including loading messages from Minecraft or other games you’ve installed.
Once the server is online, you can connect using the IP address shown on the right-hand side of the screen.
