Your Server’s Live Command Center
The console is the beating heart of your game server. It is a live, scrolling window into everything your server is doing right now — every player connection, every plugin loading, every warning, and every error. Think of it as standing in the server room watching the monitor, except you can do it from anywhere with a browser. Whether you need to give a player operator permissions in Minecraft, broadcast a message to everyone online, or check why your server just crashed, the console is where it all happens. You will find it on the Console tab at games.freakhosting.com — and it is the first thing you see when you open your server.Difficulty
Beginner
Time
2 Minutes
What You See on the Console Tab
When you open your server and land on the Console tab, here is what you are looking at:Terminal Output
The large black terminal area dominates the page. This is where your server’s live output scrolls in real time — startup messages, player joins, plugin output, errors, and everything else the server process writes to the log. New messages appear at the bottom and the view auto-scrolls to keep up.
Command Input
At the very bottom of the terminal, you will see a text field with a ”>” prompt and placeholder text that reads “Type a command…”. This is where you type commands that get sent directly to your server, just as if you were typing into the server’s own terminal.
Copy and Fullscreen
In the top-right corner of the terminal area, there are two small icons. The copy icon copies the entire visible log output to your clipboard (great for sharing with support). The fullscreen (expand) icon opens the terminal in a larger view so you can see more log lines at once.
Resource Cards
Below the terminal, three resource monitoring cards are displayed side by side: CPU Usage, Memory Usage, and Inbound/Outbound network traffic. Each card shows a teal-colored icon and displays real-time values when the server is running. When the server is offline, they show Offline with an infinity symbol for the limit.
Reading Server Output
The terminal output is your server talking to you. Learning to read it quickly will save you hours of troubleshooting. Here is what to look for:Startup Messages
When your server boots, you will see a flood of messages. This is normal. The server is loading its configuration, plugins, mods, maps, and network bindings. Look for lines that say things like “Done” or “Server started” near the end — that means everything loaded successfully.Player Activity
Most game servers log player connections and disconnections. You will see messages like a player joining, leaving, or being kicked. This is useful for verifying that people can actually connect to your server.Errors and Warnings
Lines containing WARN, ERROR, or SEVERE deserve your attention. A single warning is usually fine (plugins occasionally complain about non-critical things). But repeated errors or a stack trace (a wall of technical lines starting with “at …”) usually means something needs fixing — a misconfigured plugin, a missing file, or a version mismatch.Sending Commands
The command input field at the bottom of the terminal is your direct line to the server. You type a command, press Enter, and it executes immediately on the server — no prefix, no slash needed (unlike in-game chat where you type/command, in the console you just type command).
Click the Command Field
Click on the input field at the bottom of the terminal where it says “Type a command…”. The field will activate and the cursor will appear.
Type Your Command
Enter the command you want to run. Remember — console commands do not use a leading slash. For example, type
say Hello everyone! not /say Hello everyone!.Game-Specific Command Examples
Different game servers accept different commands. Here are practical examples for the most popular games:Minecraft (Java & Bedrock)
| Command | What It Does |
|---|---|
op playername | Gives a player operator (admin) permissions |
deop playername | Removes operator permissions from a player |
say Hello everyone! | Broadcasts a yellow message to all online players |
kick playername Reason here | Kicks a player with an optional reason |
ban playername | Permanently bans a player from the server |
whitelist add playername | Adds a player to the server whitelist |
stop | Gracefully stops the server (it will restart if auto-restart is enabled) |
gamerule keepInventory true | Changes a game rule |
tp player1 player2 | Teleports player1 to player2 |
TeamSpeak 3
| Command | What It Does |
|---|---|
clientlist | Lists all currently connected clients |
serverinfo | Shows detailed server information |
clientkick clid=5 reasonid=5 reasonmsg=Bye | Kicks a specific client |
sendtextmessage targetmode=3 target=1 msg=Hello | Sends a message to the server chat |
Garry’s Mod
| Command | What It Does |
|---|---|
status | Shows connected players and server info |
changelevel gm_flatgrass | Changes the map |
kick playername | Kicks a player |
sv_password mypassword | Sets a server password |
Rust
| Command | What It Does |
|---|---|
status | Shows connected players |
say Hello everyone | Broadcasts a message to all players |
kick playername "reason" | Kicks a player |
server.save | Forces a server save |
server.writecfg | Saves current configuration |
Each game server has its own unique set of commands. Check your game’s official documentation or community wiki for a complete command reference. The console accepts whatever commands the underlying game server software supports.
Using the Copy Button
The copy icon in the top-right corner of the terminal area copies all currently visible log output to your clipboard. This is incredibly useful in several situations:- Sharing with support — Paste the log into a support ticket so our team can see exactly what happened.
- Debugging errors — Copy an error message and search for it online to find community solutions.
- Record keeping — Save a snapshot of the log before restarting your server if you want to preserve the output.
Fullscreen Mode
The expand icon (next to the copy icon, top-right of the terminal) switches the console into fullscreen mode. This is helpful when:- You are reading through a long startup log and want to see more lines at once
- You are actively troubleshooting and need maximum screen real estate
- You want a cleaner, distraction-free view of the server output
Resource Monitoring Cards
Below the terminal, three cards give you a real-time snapshot of your server’s resource usage:CPU Usage
Shows current CPU consumption as a percentage. The limit is based on your plan’s allocated CPU. A teal CPU icon sits to the left. When the server is offline, this reads Offline with an infinity symbol (∞) for the limit. When running, a small real-time graph appears showing CPU usage over time.
Memory Usage
Displays current RAM consumption against your plan’s memory limit. Same teal icon style with a live graph when active. If your server is consistently hitting its memory limit, you may need to upgrade your plan or reduce the number of plugins and mods loaded.
Network Traffic
Shows Inbound and Outbound data transfer in real time. This tells you how much data is flowing to and from your server. High inbound traffic with many players is normal. Unexplained spikes could indicate an issue worth investigating.
Common Console Scenarios
Here are everyday situations and how the console helps you handle them:| Scenario | What to Do |
|---|---|
| You just installed a new Minecraft plugin | Restart the server (or type reload confirm if the plugin supports hot-reloading), then watch the console for the plugin’s startup messages |
| A player is cheating or griefing | Type ban playername in the command input and press Enter |
| Your server crashed and you want to know why | Scroll up in the terminal output and look for ERROR or SEVERE lines just before the crash |
| You want to change a game setting without editing files | Use the appropriate in-console command (e.g., gamerule for Minecraft, server.writecfg for Rust) |
| Players report lag and you want to check resources | Look at the CPU and Memory cards below the terminal — high usage is the most common cause |
| You need to share your server log with support | Click the copy icon in the top-right of the terminal and paste it into your support ticket |
Do I need to type a slash before console commands?
Do I need to type a slash before console commands?
No. Unlike in-game chat (where commands start with
/), the server console accepts commands without any prefix. Just type the command name directly. For example, type op Steve not /op Steve.Can I scroll up to see older log messages?
Can I scroll up to see older log messages?
Yes. Scroll up in the terminal to see previous output from the current server session. However, the console only shows log output since the server was last started. For older logs, use the File Manager to view the full log files stored on disk.
Why does the console show 'Offline' for resource usage?
Why does the console show 'Offline' for resource usage?
The resource monitoring cards only display data when the server is actively running. If your server is stopped, they will show Offline with an infinity symbol. Start your server and the cards will populate with real-time graphs and values.
Is there a command history in the console?
Is there a command history in the console?
Yes. Press the Up Arrow key in the command input field to cycle through your previously entered commands, just like a terminal. This saves you from retyping frequently used commands.
Can I paste commands into the console?
Can I paste commands into the console?
Yes. Click on the command input field and use Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac) to paste a command. This is especially useful for long commands or ones you have prepared in a text editor.
My console is flooded with repeated messages — what should I do?
My console is flooded with repeated messages — what should I do?
Repeated messages usually come from a misconfigured plugin, a rapid error loop, or excessive debug logging. Identify the source of the spam from the message content, then either fix the plugin configuration, reduce the log verbosity in your server settings, or remove the problematic plugin entirely.
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Last Updated: March 2026 | Game Panel Support: Console management simplified.