Skip to main content
The power buttons at the top of every server page let you start, restart and stop your game server. This guide explains what each button does and when to use it.

Difficulty

Beginner

Time

2 minutes

​
The power buttons

Open your server from the dashboard. The buttons are on the right of the server header.
Server header with an Online badge and the Start, Restart, Stop and Kill buttons

The power buttons in the server header

Kill is like pulling the plug. The server has no time to save, so recent progress or changes can be lost. Always try Stop first and give it a minute.

​
What the status means

The badge next to your server’s name shows its status.

​
Restart your server

1

Open your server

Go to the dashboard and click your server.
2

Click Restart

The status changes to Stopping, then Starting, then Online.
3

Check the console

Click Console in the sidebar to make sure the server started without errors.
Players are disconnected during a restart. Warn them first with a chat message from the console, or let a schedule do it for you, for example every night at 04:00 with a warning a minute before.

​
Troubleshooting

Some games take a while to save. If the status still says Stopping after a few minutes, click Kill, wait for Offline, then click Start.
The server is probably crashing on start. Open the console and the logs to see the error. A recently added plugin or mod, or a typo in a config file, is the most common cause. If you can’t find it, use Share log in the console and open a ticket with the link.
The server may be busy, for example while a backup is being restored or the server is being reinstalled. Wait for it to finish. If you are a subuser, the owner may not have given you power permissions.
The game may still be loading. Check the console until it says the server is ready. Make sure players use the exact address shown in the header, including the port.

Use the console

Watch your server start and send commands.

Schedules

Restart automatically every night.

Alerts

Get told when your server goes offline.

Read the logs

Find out why your server stopped.

​
Need Extra Help?

If you encounter any issues, our support team is ready to assist:

​
Save on Your Hosting

Ready to upgrade your hosting? Use code KB20 at checkout for 20% off your first order!
Last Updated: October 2026