Introduction
We'll introduce you to the basics of managing your server and show you just how simple it is
The panel is the main place where you manage your servers. From here, you can start or stop the server, use the console, create and edit files, and much more. We'll explain everything in detail so that you won't be intimidated by all the buttons.
Servers page
After logging in, you will see the main page of the panel (also called the Servers page), which displays all your servers and any servers you have access to. Each server card provides information about used and available resources, status, and apps. At the bottom, you can find a button that takes you to the server management page.
When you encounter an IP address, you can simply copy it directly into your clipboard by clicking on it.
IP addresses are used by most applications to connect to them, such as video games.
DNS Recommendation
We recommend using a DNS address whenever possible instead of connecting directly via IP address.
LBC provides a DNS address for each server (you can also configure your own custom domain). If the server's IP address changes, the DNS will update automatically. You won't need to update your connection settings or inform your users of any changes.
This is especially useful for long-term servers where IP addresses may occasionally change due to infrastructure maintenance or upgrades.
You can also see the quick links section above the list of servers. By clicking on these links, you can quickly access our Discord server, view the documentation, get help, and check the status of our infrastructure.
Server Management
After clicking the "Manage Server" button, you'll be taken to your server's main dashboard page.
Overview
On the left side, you'll find a sidebar containing pages for managing the server. At the top of the sidebar, there's a menu for server management, from which you can start, stop, or restart the server, as well as view its status and connection IP address.
Server Stop Options
Normal Stop: Pressing the Stop button once sends a graceful shutdown command to your server, allowing it to save data and close properly.
Force Kill: If your server freezes and doesn't respond to a normal stop, pressing the Stop button a second time will forcefully terminate the server process.
Data Loss Risk: Force killing your server may result in permanent data loss as the server cannot complete proper saving procedures. Use this option only as a last resort when your server is completely unresponsive.
Dashboard
The dashboard is the main place for server management. It shows key information in three sections:
Server Information
This section contains all the technical details about your server that help you identify and connect to it. You'll find information that is essential for troubleshooting and support.
The UUID is particularly important as it helps our staff members identify your specific server when providing support. Always reference this UUID when contacting support about server issues.
Server Resources
Here you can see all the computing resources allocated to your server. This helps you understand your server's capacity and monitor if you need to upgrade or can downgrade.
Server Actions
Here you'll find management tools for your server subscription and maintenance. You can manage your plan, repair your server if something breaks, or reinstall the application to start fresh.
Available Features
- Console: Run commands and monitor server performance
- Settings: Configure server variables and parameters
- File Management: Manage your server files
- Database: Create and manage databases
- Backups: Create and restore server backups
- Scheduled Actions: Automate server tasks
- Activity Logs: Track server activity history
- Collaborators: Share server access with others
- Assistant: Connect an AI client to control your server
App-Specific Documentation
For certain applications (like Minecraft, Valheim, etc.), we provide specialized documentation for your server. When these guides are available, you'll see a "Documentation" button in the sidebar of your panel.
Clicking this button will take you directly to detailed guides specifically created for your application.
If you don't see a Documentation button in your sidebar, it means specialized documentation isn't yet available for your application, but you can still refer to our general guides.