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Personalizing and Maintaining Your Server
The Settings tab in the FREAKHOSTING Game Server Control Panel is where you go to customize how your server appears in the panel, view technical details about your server’s infrastructure, and — when absolutely necessary — reinstall your server from scratch. Think of it as your server’s identity card and maintenance toolkit, all in one place.Difficulty
Intermediate
Time
5 Minutes
Accessing Server Settings
Log In to the Game Panel
Go to games.freakhosting.com and log in with your account credentials.
Settings Page Overview
The Settings page is divided into four clearly labeled sections. Here is what each one does and when you would use it:| Section | Purpose |
|---|---|
| SFTP Details | Shows your SFTP connection credentials |
| Change Server Details | Customize your server’s display name and description |
| Debug Information | View your server’s node, location, and unique ID |
| Reinstall Server | Wipe and reinstall your server’s software from scratch |
SFTP Details
The top section of the Settings page displays your SFTP connection credentials — the same information shown on the Dashboard. This gives you quick access without having to navigate back. You will see:- Server Address:
sftp://n20.freakhosting.com:2022 - Username:
freak0705.41298f70 - A note: “Your SFTP password is the same as the password you use to access this panel.”
- A Launch SFTP button
Changing Server Details
The Change Server Details section lets you customize how your server appears in the Game Panel. This is purely cosmetic — it does not affect your server’s functionality or performance. But if you manage multiple servers, giving each one a clear name and description makes life much easier.Find the Change Server Details Section
Scroll down on the Settings page to the Change Server Details section. You will see two fields:
- Server Name — A text field with your server’s current display name
- Server Description — A larger text area for a description of your server
Enter a Server Name
Click the Server Name field and type a name that helps you identify this server at a glance. For example:
Minecraft SMP - Season 4TeamSpeak - Community VoiceRust - Vanilla PvPARK - Ragnarok Cluster
Add a Server Description (Optional)
Click the Server Description text area and add any details that help you or your team. For example:
Main survival server for the community. Paper 1.20.4 with 30 plugins.Development testing server - OK to reset.Production voice server - DO NOT restart during events.
Debug Information
The Debug Information section displays technical details about your server’s infrastructure. This is read-only — you cannot change any of these values, but they are useful for troubleshooting and support tickets.| Field | Example Value | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Node | N20 | The physical or virtual node your server runs on |
| Location | Frankfurt, Germany | The data center location where your server is hosted |
| Server ID | 41298f70-f0d7-4b1e-b018-617a0ba9c07e | Your server’s unique identifier (UUID) |
When You Need Debug Information
- Opening a support ticket: Include your Server ID so our team can locate your server instantly. Saying “my Minecraft server” when you have three of them is not helpful — the UUID removes all ambiguity.
- Checking your server’s location: Useful if you want to confirm which data center your server is in, especially if you ordered a specific location for latency reasons.
- Troubleshooting network issues: Knowing which Node your server is on helps our support team diagnose infrastructure-level issues quickly.
The Server ID (UUID) is the unique fingerprint of your server. No two servers share the same ID across the entire FREAKHOSTING platform. When contacting support, providing this ID helps us find your server in seconds.
Reinstalling Your Server
The Reinstall Server section is at the bottom of the Settings page, and for good reason — it is the most destructive action available. Reinstalling your server stops it, wipes certain files, and re-runs the original installation script that set it up when you first received it.What Reinstallation Does
When you reinstall:- Your server is stopped immediately.
- The original installation script runs again — the same one that set up your server when it was first created.
- Some files may be deleted or modified during this process — the exact behavior depends on your server type and its installation script.
- Your server starts fresh as if it were newly provisioned.
Before You Reinstall
The panel displays an important notice in the Reinstall Server section:Please go to the ‘Files’ tab and select all files and folders. Before reinstalling the server, please ensure that all content has been removed. Reinstalling your server will stop it, and then re-run the installation script that initially set it up. Some files may be deleted or modified during this process, please back up your data before continuing.Translation: The reinstall process works best when you start with a clean slate. Before clicking the button, go to the Files tab, select all files and folders, and delete them. Then come back and reinstall.
Performing the Reinstall
Back Up Your Data
This is not optional. Download everything you want to keep:
- World saves (
world,world_nether,world_the_endfor Minecraft) - Configuration files (
server.properties,.ymlfiles, etc.) - Plugin/mod data (the
pluginsormodsfolder) - Any custom scripts or files you have added
Clean Out Your Files (Recommended)
Go to the Files tab. Select all files and folders, then delete them. This ensures the reinstall script has a completely clean environment to work with, preventing conflicts between old files and the fresh installation.
Navigate to Settings
Go back to the Settings tab and scroll down to the Reinstall Server section at the bottom.
Click Reinstall Server
Click the Reinstall Server button. A confirmation dialog appears to make sure you understand the consequences.
Confirm the Reinstallation
Confirm that you want to proceed. The panel stops your server and begins running the installation script. This typically takes between 1 and 5 minutes depending on your server type.
When to Reinstall
Reinstalling is a significant step. Here are the scenarios where it genuinely makes sense:Switch Game or Server Type
If your service plan supports multiple games, reinstalling lets you switch from one server type to another — for example, moving from a Vanilla Minecraft server to a Paper server, or from Minecraft to a Terraria server.
Corrupted Installation
If your server will not start and troubleshooting has not helped, a reinstall gives you a clean slate. Core files may have been corrupted by a bad plugin, a failed update, or a crashed process.
Fresh Start
After months of adding and removing plugins, testing configurations, and accumulating leftover files, sometimes it is faster to start completely fresh than to untangle the mess. Reinstall, then restore only the files you actually need.
Clean Up After Experiments
Ran a bunch of tests or experiments that left your server in a weird state? A reinstall resets everything back to the default configuration without needing to track down every change you made.
What NOT to Use Reinstall For
| Problem | Better Solution |
|---|---|
| Server crashed once | Restart the server from the Console or power controls |
| A single plugin is broken | Remove or replace that specific plugin in the File Manager |
| Configuration mistake | Edit the config file directly — no need to wipe everything |
| Want to update the game version | Use the panel’s version settings or Startup tab, not reinstall |
| Ran out of disk space | Clean up old logs, backups, and unused files |
Will reinstalling delete all my files?
Will reinstalling delete all my files?
The reinstall process re-runs the original installation script, which may delete or overwrite files. The exact behavior depends on your server type and its installation script. Some scripts overwrite only core server files while leaving custom data intact; others wipe everything. To be safe, always assume everything will be deleted and back up your data before reinstalling.
Does reinstalling change my server's IP address or port?
Does reinstalling change my server's IP address or port?
No. Your server’s IP address, port, and all network settings remain the same after a reinstall. Players can reconnect using the same address they always have. No DNS changes or firewall updates are needed.
How long does a reinstall take?
How long does a reinstall take?
Most reinstalls complete in 1 to 5 minutes. The time varies depending on your server type — a lightweight server like TeamSpeak reinstalls in under a minute, while a modded Minecraft server with a larger installation script may take a few minutes longer.
Can I undo a reinstall?
Can I undo a reinstall?
No. Once the reinstall process begins, there is no way to reverse it. The only way to recover your previous setup is from a backup created before the reinstall. This is why we stress backing up so heavily.
Do I have to delete all files before reinstalling?
Do I have to delete all files before reinstalling?
The panel recommends it for the cleanest result. Leftover files from a previous installation can sometimes conflict with the fresh install script, causing unexpected behavior. Deleting everything first ensures a smooth reinstall.
Can I change my server name back after saving?
Can I change my server name back after saving?
Yes. The server name and description can be changed as many times as you like. Just go to Settings, update the fields, and click Save again. There is no limit on how often you can rename your server.
Need Extra Help?
If you encounter any issues, our support team is ready to assist:- Live Chat: Quick assistance via our website.
- Support Ticket: Open a Ticket
- Discord: Join our Community
- Email: support@freakhosting.com
Last Updated: March 2026 | Game Panel Support: Server settings and reinstall simplified.