# HostByte Documentation

## Docs

- [How to access your game panel](https://docs.hostbyte.net/game-panel/game-panel-basics/how-to-access-your-game-panel.md): Your HostByte Game Panel is your central hub for managing your game server. This guide shows you how to access and navigate your Game Panel.
- [How to connect via sftp](https://docs.hostbyte.net/game-panel/game-panel-basics/how-to-connect-via-sftp.md): SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) allows you to directly access and manage your server files. This guide shows you how to connect to your HostByte server using SFTP.
- [How to use the console](https://docs.hostbyte.net/game-panel/game-panel-basics/how-to-use-the-console.md): The console is your direct connection to your game server. This guide shows you how to use the console to monitor your server and send commands.
- [How to use the file manager](https://docs.hostbyte.net/game-panel/game-panel-basics/how-to-use-the-file-manager.md): The File Manager allows you to directly edit and manage your server files through your web browser. This guide shows you how to use the File Manager effectively.
- [Game Panel Index](https://docs.hostbyte.net/game-panel/index.md): The basics of the HostByte Game panel.
- [GMod Server Hosting: Common Features Explained](https://docs.hostbyte.net/garrys-mod/garrys-mod-basics/gmod-server-hosting-common-features-explained.md): If you're new to Garry’s Mod server hosting, you may be wondering what tools and features are included with a hosting plan. This article breaks down the most common features you’ll use to manage and customize your GMod server.
- [How to Access Your GMod Control Panel](https://docs.hostbyte.net/garrys-mod/garrys-mod-basics/how-to-access-your-gmod-control-panel.md): To manage your Garry’s Mod server, you’ll need to use your hosting control panel. From there, you can start or stop the server, upload files, view logs, and install content. Here’s how to log in and get started. ✅
- [How to Join Your Garry’s Mod Server](https://docs.hostbyte.net/garrys-mod/garrys-mod-basics/how-to-join-your-garrysmod-server.md): Once your Garry’s Mod server is up and running, joining it is easy. You and your friends can connect directly using the IP address or through Steam’s server browser. ✅
- [How to Restart or Reset Your GMod Server](https://docs.hostbyte.net/garrys-mod/garrys-mod-basics/how-to-restart-or-reset-your-gmod-server.md): Whether you’re applying changes or starting fresh, restarting or resetting your Garry’s Mod server is easy with the tools built into your control panel. This guide also shows how to safely create a backup before resetting. ✅
- [Understanding GMod Server Requirements and Slots](https://docs.hostbyte.net/garrys-mod/garrys-mod-basics/understanding-gmod-server-requirements-and-slots.md): Before hosting a Garry’s Mod server, it’s important to understand how player slots, server performance, and addons affect your resource needs. This guide breaks down what “slots” really mean and how to choose the right hosting setup. ✅
- [What Is a Garry’s Mod Server and How Does It Work?](https://docs.hostbyte.net/garrys-mod/garrys-mod-basics/what-is-a-garrysmod-server-and-how-does-it-work.md): Garry’s Mod (GMod) is a sandbox game built on the Source engine, known for its massive customization and player-created content. Hosting your own GMod server allows you to run custom game modes, maps, and addons while playing with friends or a community. ✅
- [HostByte Documentation - Home](https://docs.hostbyte.net/index.md): HostByte delivers premium game servers, dedicated servers, and cloud hosting on a world-class network — all at unbeatable prices. Elevate your project with performance you can count on.
- [Adding custom behavior packs or resource packs](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-bedrock/addons-and-plugins/adding-custom-behavior-packs-or-resource-packs.md)
- [Fixing addon compatibility issues bedrock edition](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-bedrock/addons-and-plugins/fixing-addon-compatibility-issues-bedrock-edition.md)
- [How to install addons on a minecraft bedrock server](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-bedrock/addons-and-plugins/how-to-install-addons-on-a-minecraft-bedrock-server.md)
- [Installing plugins on bedrock using pocketmine or nukkit](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-bedrock/addons-and-plugins/installing-plugins-on-bedrock-using-pocketmine-or-nukkit.md)
- [Recommended plugins and addons for bedrock survival creative servers](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-bedrock/addons-and-plugins/recommended-plugins-and-addons-for-bedrock-survival-creative-servers.md)
- [Creating subusers for bedrock server management](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-bedrock/game-panel-guides/creating-subusers-for-bedrock-server-management.md)
- [Getting started with the game panel dashboard bedrock](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-bedrock/game-panel-guides/getting-started-with-the-game-panel-dashboard-bedrock.md)
- [How to schedule server backups or restarts bedrock](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-bedrock/game-panel-guides/how-to-schedule-server-backups-or-restarts-bedrock.md)
- [How to start stop or restart your bedrock server](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-bedrock/game-panel-guides/how-to-start-stop-or-restart-your-bedrock-server.md)
- [Uploading files via file manager or ftp bedrock](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-bedrock/game-panel-guides/uploading-files-via-file-manager-or-ftp-bedrock.md)
- [Using the console to run bedrock server commands](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-bedrock/game-panel-guides/using-the-console-to-run-bedrock-server-commands.md)
- [Minecraft Bedrock Index](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-bedrock/index.md): The basics of the HostByte Game panel.
- [How to access your control panel](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-bedrock/minecraft-basics/how-to-access-your-control-panel.md)
- [How to connect to your minecraft bedrock server](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-bedrock/minecraft-basics/how-to-connect-to-your-minecraft-bedrock-server.md)
- [How to reset or restart your minecraft bedrock server](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-bedrock/minecraft-basics/how-to-reset-or-restart-your-minecraft-bedrock-server.md)
- [Java vs bedrock edition edited updated](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-bedrock/minecraft-basics/java-vs-bedrock-edition-edited-updated.md)
- [Understanding server slots and performance on bedrock](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-bedrock/minecraft-basics/understanding-server-slots-and-performance-on-bedrock.md)
- [What is a minecraft bedrock server and how does it work](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-bedrock/minecraft-basics/what-is-a-minecraft-bedrock-server-and-how-does-it-work.md)
- [Adjusting view distance and max players bedrock](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-bedrock/server-settings/adjusting-view-distance-and-max-players-bedrock.md)
- [Changing the world seed or generating a new world bedrock](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-bedrock/server-settings/changing-the-world-seed-or-generating-a-new-world-bedrock.md)
- [Editing the server.properties file on bedrock](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-bedrock/server-settings/editing-the-server.properties-file-on-bedrock.md)
- [How to change server version bedrock edition](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-bedrock/server-settings/how-to-change-server-version-bedrock-edition.md)
- [How to enable disable whitelist bedrock](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-bedrock/server-settings/how-to-enable-disable-whitelist-bedrock.md)
- [How to set up op admin permissions bedrock](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-bedrock/server-settings/how-to-set-up-op-admin-permissions-bedrock.md)
- [Addons plugins arent working what to do bedrock](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-bedrock/troubleshooting/addons-plugins-arent-working-what-to-do-bedrock.md)
- [Bedrock server wont start common causes and fixes](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-bedrock/troubleshooting/bedrock-server-wont-start-common-causes-and-fixes.md)
- [Fixing server outdated or incompatible version errors bedrock](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-bedrock/troubleshooting/fixing-server-outdated-or-incompatible-version-errors-bedrock.md)
- [How to check bedrock server logs for errors](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-bedrock/troubleshooting/how-to-check-bedrock-server-logs-for-errors.md)
- [Creating subusers for server management](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-java/game-panel-guides/creating-subusers-for-server-management.md): Learn how to create and manage subusers for your Minecraft server.
- [Getting started with the game panel dashboard](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-java/game-panel-guides/getting-started-with-the-game-panel-dashboard.md): Learn how to navigate and use the HostByte Game Panel Dashboard.
- [How to schedule server backups or restarts](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-java/game-panel-guides/how-to-schedule-server-backups-or-restarts.md): Learn how to schedule backups and restarts for your Minecraft server.
- [How to start stop or restart your server](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-java/game-panel-guides/how-to-start-stop-or-restart-your-server.md): Learn how to start, stop, or restart your Minecraft server safely.
- [Using the console to run minecraft commands](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-java/game-panel-guides/using-the-console-to-run-minecraft-commands.md): Learn how to use the console to run Minecraft commands and manage your server.
- [Minecraft Java Index](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-java/index.md): The basics of Minecraft Java servers.
- [How to access your control panel](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-java/minecraft-basics/how-to-access-your-control-panel.md): Learn how to access and navigate your HostByte control panel to manage your Minecraft server.
- [How to connect to your minecraft server](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-java/minecraft-basics/how-to-connect-to-your-minecraft-server.md): Learn how to connect to your Minecraft server using HostByte's Game Panel.
- [How to reset or restart your minecraft server](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-java/minecraft-basics/how-to-reset-or-restart-your-minecraft-server.md): Learn how to safely restart or reset your Minecraft server using HostByte's Game Panel.
- [Java vs bedrock edition](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-java/minecraft-basics/java-vs-bedrock-edition.md): Compare Minecraft Java Edition and Bedrock Edition to choose the best for your server.
- [Understanding server slots and performance](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-java/minecraft-basics/understanding-server-slots-and-performance.md)
- [What is a minecraft server and how does it work](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-java/minecraft-basics/what-is-a-minecraft-server-and-how-does-it-work.md)
- [Adding custom mods to your server](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-java/modpacks-and-plugins/adding-custom-mods-to-your-server.md): Learn how to add custom mods to your Minecraft server using HostByte's Game Panel.
- [How to fix mod compatibility issues](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-java/modpacks-and-plugins/how-to-fix-mod-compatibility-issues.md): Diagnose and resolve mod compatibility issues on your Minecraft server.
- [How to install a minecraft modpack curseforge ftb technic and more](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-java/modpacks-and-plugins/how-to-install-a-minecraft-modpack-curseforge-ftb-technic-and-more.md): Learn how to install Minecraft modpacks using HostByte's Modpack Manager.
- [How to install a minecraft plugin](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-java/modpacks-and-plugins/how-to-install-a-minecraft-plugin.md): Learn how to install plugins on your Minecraft server using HostByte's Plugin Manager.
- [How to install bukkit or spigot plugins](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-java/modpacks-and-plugins/how-to-install-bukkit-or-spigot-plugins.md): Learn how to install Bukkit or Spigot plugins on your Minecraft server.
- [Installing forge or fabric on your minecraft server](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-java/modpacks-and-plugins/installing-forge-or-fabric-on-your-minecraft-server.md)
- [Recommended plugin lists for minecraft survival creative servers](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-java/modpacks-and-plugins/recommended-plugin-lists-for-minecraft-survival-creative-servers.md): Recommended Plugins for Minecraft Servers
- [Understanding minecraft mod loaders forge fabric neoforge quilt](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-java/modpacks-and-plugins/understanding-minecraft-mod-loaders-forge-fabric-neoforge-quilt.md)
- [Adjusting view distance and max players](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-java/server-settings/adjusting-view-distance-and-max-players.md): Learn how to optimize view distance and max players settings for your Minecraft server.
- [Changing the world seed or starting a new world](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-java/server-settings/changing-the-world-seed-or-starting-a-new-world.md): Learn how to change the world seed or start a new world on your Minecraft server.
- [Editing the server.properties file game mode pvp etc.](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-java/server-settings/editing-the-server.properties-file-game-mode-pvp-etc..md): Learn how to edit the server.properties file to customize your Minecraft server settings.
- [How to change server version vanilla spigot forge](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-java/server-settings/how-to-change-server-version-vanilla-spigot-forge.md): Learn how to change your Minecraft server version to Vanilla, Spigot, Forge, or others.
- [How to enable disable whitelist](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-java/server-settings/how-to-enable-disable-whitelist.md): Learn how to enable or disable the whitelist on your Minecraft server.
- [How to optimize jvm arguments](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-java/server-settings/how-to-optimize-jvm-arguments.md)
- [How to set up op admin permissions](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-java/server-settings/how-to-set-up-op-admin-permissions.md)
- [Best view-distance and simulation-distance for Java](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-java/tips-and-guides/best-view-distance-and-simulation-distance-for-java.md): Choosing the right view-distance and simulation-distance is the fastest way to improve performance on a Minecraft Java server. This guide gives practical, field-tested defaults for different server types and shows how to set and fine-tune them on Paper/Spigot using the HostByte Game Panel.
- [How to Change Your Java Server Version (Paper, Spigot, Fabric, Forge)](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-java/tips-and-guides/how-to-change-your-java-server-version-paper-spigot-fabric-forge.md): This guide shows you how to switch your Minecraft Java Edition server’s edition (Paper, Spigot, Fabric, Forge) and game version using the HostByte Game Panel. It also covers when (and when not) to use the Format option.
- [New file](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-java/tips-and-guides/how-to-join-your-java-server.md): Once your Java Edition server is set up on HostByte, you’ll want to join it and start playing. This guide walks you through how to connect to your Minecraft Java server.
- [How to Whitelist players on your Java Server](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-java/tips-and-guides/how-to-whitelist-players-on-your-java-server.md): Whitelisting lets you control who can join your Minecraft Java server. This guide shows you how to enable the whitelist, add/remove players, and fix common issues using the HostByte Game Panel.
- [How to check server logs for errors](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-java/troubleshooting/how-to-check-server-logs-for-errors.md): Learn how to access and interpret server logs to troubleshoot Minecraft server issues.
- [How to fix high ping or lag on minecraft servers](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-java/troubleshooting/how-to-fix-high-ping-or-lag-on-minecraft-servers.md): Learn how to diagnose and fix high ping or lag issues on your Minecraft server.
- [My mods plugins arent working what to do](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-java/troubleshooting/my-mods-plugins-arent-working-what-to-do.md): Diagnose and resolve issues with Minecraft mods and plugins.
- [Server outdated or incompatible version](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-java/troubleshooting/server-outdated-or-incompatible-version.md): Resolve "Server Outdated" or "Incompatible Version" errors on your Minecraft server.
- [Server wont start common causes and fixes](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-java/troubleshooting/server-wont-start-common-causes-and-fixes.md): Troubleshoot and fix common Minecraft server startup issues.
- [Why cant i connect to my server](https://docs.hostbyte.net/minecraft-java/troubleshooting/why-cant-i-connect-to-my-server.md)

## OpenAPI Specs

- [openapi](https://docs.hostbyte.net/api-reference/openapi.json)