How to Manage Your Server: Start, Stop, and Restart

Keeping your Minecraft server online and running has never been easier. With PineRiver’s user-friendly game panel, you can easily start, stop, and restart your server with just a few clicks. Follow this guide to learn how to manage your server and keep it optimized for your gaming community.

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Step 1: Log In to the Game Panel

The game panel is your central platform for managing your server. Once your server is activated, you will receive an email with the subject "Server Installed". If you can’t find the email, be sure to check your spam folder. The email contains a link to the game panel, where you’ll find an overview of your servers. The overview looks like this:

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Step 2: Select Your Server

Click on the name of the server you want to manage to open its dashboard. Here you’ll get an overview of the server’s status, the number of active players, and resource usage. The dashboard looks like this:

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Step 3: Start Your Server

To start your server, simply click "Start". On first launch, you will be asked to accept Mojang’s EULA (End User License Agreement). Once you’ve accepted the EULA, the server will automatically start using the latest version of Minecraft and go online.

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Step 4: Stop or Restart Your Server

Need to perform updates or fix issues? Use the "Stop" and "Restart" buttons directly from the dashboard. The stop function safely shuts down the server, while restart quickly reloads it.