Console
The Console provides real-time access to your server’s output and allows you to send commands.
Accessing the Console
- Click on your server from the dashboard
- You’ll be taken to the Console page by default
Console Interface
Output Area
The main area displays:
- Server startup messages
- Player join/leave notifications
- Command outputs
- Error messages
- Plugin/mod messages
At the bottom, there’s a text field to type and send commands.
Sending Commands
- Type your command in the input field (without the
/)
- Press Enter to send
Example Commands
Minecraft:
say Hello everyone!
op PlayerName
whitelist add PlayerName
stop
/announce Hello everyone!
/role PlayerName admin
/time set day
Commands are sent without the leading slash (/) in most cases. Check your game’s documentation.
Power Controls
At the top of the console, you’ll find power buttons:
| Button | Action |
|---|
| Start | Boots the server |
| Restart | Graceful restart |
| Stop | Graceful shutdown |
| Kill | Force terminate |
Kill should only be used if the server is unresponsive. It may cause data loss!
Resource Graphs
Above the console, real-time graphs show:
- CPU Usage - Processor utilization
- Memory Usage - RAM consumption
Console Tips
Search Console Output
Use Ctrl+F (or Cmd+F on Mac) to search through console output.
Copy Console Text
Select text in the console and copy it for troubleshooting or sharing with support.
Clear Console
The console auto-scrolls. Old messages are retained during your session but cleared on page refresh.
Common Console Tasks
Checking Server Status
Look for messages like:
Done! For help, type "help" (Minecraft)Server startup complete (Vintage Story)
Troubleshooting Errors
Error messages appear in the console. Look for:
[ERROR] or [SEVERE] tags- Stack traces (long error messages)
- Missing file warnings
Best Practices
- Check the console first when something goes wrong
- Copy error messages before restarting
- Use graceful stop instead of kill when possible
- Monitor resource usage for performance issues
Next Steps
