How do you get a game server running on Vaelix? Order a server from the store, open it in the control panel, find your address on the Network tab, upload any files you need, and set your game options. This page walks through each step and links to the guide for the details.
1. Order a server
Pick a plan in the Vaelix store. To compare plans first, see Minecraft server hosting or all supported games.
2. Open your server in the panel
Once your server is ready, open it in the control panel. Everything below happens there, and the available tabs depend on the game. The control panel reference explains what each tab is for.
3. Find your address
Open the Network tab. It lists every port allocated to your server, including the main game port. Players connect with your server’s IP and game port.
To skip typing a port, set a free name.vaelix.cloud address on the Subdomains tab. Only Minecraft: Java Edition and Rust can drop the port, so every other game still needs the exact IP and port. See Custom domains and SRV records.
4. Upload your files
For a handful of files, drag and drop them into the panel’s File Manager. For large worlds or thousands of files, connect with sFTP instead.
Tip: Stop your server before uploading into its world or save folder. Writing into a running server can corrupt saves.
5. Configure your game
Startup parameters and game options live in the panel, and some games need extra steps before the panel can show live info.
- Minecraft: How much RAM do you need, then Paper and Spigot tuning or large modpacks.
- Rust: Rust networking setup, then uMod plugins.
- Palworld: Enable the REST API so the panel shows hostname, players, and map.
- Project Zomboid: Sandbox settings explained.
6. Keep it running well
Watch your panel’s memory graph after a real play session, and learn what TPS and MSPT tell you in Understanding TPS and server lag.
Stuck at any step? See Getting help.