Quick Start

This guide walks you through creating and managing your first game server in StellarStack.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

1. StellarStack control plane running (Installation Guide)
2. At least one node connected and online
3. Admin access to the panel

Step 1: Log In to the Dashboard

Navigate to your StellarStack panel (e.g., https://your-domain.com) and log in with your admin credentials.

Step 2: Create a Server

1. Click Servers in the sidebar
2. Click the Create Server button
3. Fill in the server details:

4. Click Create Server

Step 3: Configure Startup

After creation, configure the startup parameters:

1. Navigate to Server → Startup
2. Set game-specific variables:
   • Server name
   • Game mode
   • World seed
   • Max players
3. Click Save Changes

Step 4: Start the Server

1. Go to the Overview tab
2. Click the Start button
3. Watch the console for startup logs

Step 5: Access the Console

The console provides real-time access to your server:

• View logs - See all server output
• Send commands - Type commands and press Enter
• Monitor status - Check CPU, RAM, and player count

[Server] Starting Minecraft server version 1.20.4
[Server] Loading properties
[Server] Default game type: SURVIVAL
[Server] Preparing level "world"
[Server] Done (12.345s)! For help, type "help"

Step 6: Manage Files

Use the file manager to configure your server:

1. Navigate to Server → Files
2. Browse the server directory
3. Edit configuration files directly in the browser
4. Upload custom plugins/mods

Common Tasks

Restart Server

Server → Overview → Restart

Create Backup

Server → Backups → Create Backup

Add Subuser

Server → Users → Add User

View Metrics

Server → Overview → Dashboard Cards

Server Controls

Troubleshooting

Server won't start

1. Check the console for error messages
2. Verify the node is online
3. Ensure sufficient resources (RAM, CPU, disk)
4. Check startup configuration

Connection refused

1. Verify the server is running
2. Check firewall rules on the node
3. Confirm the correct port is allocated

High resource usage

1. Review player count and plugins
2. Increase resource allocation
3. Check for memory leaks in console

Next Steps

• Set up automated backups
• Configure schedules
• Manage user permissions
• Install plugins/mods