Knowledge Base

How to Use the Browser SSH Console

Access your VPS terminal directly from your browser — no SSH client or keys needed.

How to Check Your VPS Bandwidth Usage

See how much data your VPS has sent and received this month directly from the Server Portal.

How to Create and Restore Snapshots

Take a full point-in-time backup of your VPS and restore it in one click if something goes wrong.

How to Use Rescue Mode

Boot your VPS into a recovery environment to fix a broken system without reinstalling.

How to Upgrade Your VPS Plan

Move to a higher plan for more CPU, RAM and storage — pay the difference online in seconds.

How to Add More Storage to Your VPS

Add an extra 75 GB of NVMe storage to your VPS for £3.99/month.

How to Move Your VPS to a Different Region

Migrate your VPS to a datacentre closer to your users — US, Asia, Australia, or a different EU location.

How to Set a Custom PTR / Reverse DNS Record

Request a custom reverse DNS (PTR) record for your VPS IP — important for mail servers and professional setups.

How to Change Your Root Password

Keep your server secure by changing the default root password after your first login.

Admin: Managing VPS Orders in the Portal

How to use the admin portal to view, manage, and action customer VPS orders.

VPS vs VDS: What's the Difference?

Not sure whether you need a VPS or a VDS? This guide explains the key differences so you can pick...

Getting Started with Your VPS

A step-by-step guide to getting your 8Bit VPS up and running after purchase.

How to Connect to Your VPS via SSH

Learn how to SSH into your 8Bit VPS from Windows, Mac, or Linux.

Using the 8Bit Server Portal

How to access and use the Server Portal at provision.8bit-hosting.com to manage your VPS.

How to Reboot Your VPS

How to trigger a clean reboot of your VPS from the Server Portal.

How to Reinstall Your Operating System

How to wipe and reinstall a fresh OS on your VPS using the Server Portal.

What Operating Systems Are Available for VPS?

A full list of Linux operating systems available for self-service install on 8Bit VPS and VDS servers.

VPS Billing, Renewals & Cancellation

How billing works for VPS and VDS plans, including renewal dates, cancellation, and our refund policy.

Getting Started with Your FiveM Server

First-time setup guide: get your Cfx.re licence key, enter it in the panel, start your server, and connect.

Getting Started with Your Palworld Server

First-time setup guide: set your admin password, start the server, and connect from Palworld.

How to Connect to Your FiveM Server

Step-by-step guide to connecting yourself and your friends to your FiveM GTA V server.

How to Configure Your FiveM Server

Customise your FiveM server name, password, max players, and core settings via server.cfg.

How to Install Resources and Scripts on FiveM

Add custom scripts, maps, vehicles, and frameworks like QBCore or ESX to your FiveM server.

How to Set Up Admins on Your FiveM Server

Grant admin permissions to players on your FiveM server using the ace permission system.

Troubleshooting Your FiveM Server

Solutions to the most common FiveM server problems — crashes, connection issues, and resource errors.

How to Connect to Your Palworld Server

Step-by-step guide to joining your Palworld dedicated server with friends.

How to Configure Your Palworld Server

Customise your Palworld server name, password, player limit, and gameplay settings.

How to Install Mods on Your Palworld Server

Add mods to your Palworld server using manual file upload via the panel or SFTP.

How to Set Up Admins on Your Palworld Server

Set an admin password and use in-game admin commands to manage your Palworld server.

Troubleshooting Your Palworld Server

Solutions to the most common Palworld server problems — connection issues, crashes, and performance.

How to Invite Guest Users (Sub-Users) to Your Server

Let a friend, admin or co-owner log into your game server without sharing your account. Step-by-step guide to adding sub-users...

How to Install Minecraft Plugins Directly from the Panel

The 8Bit Hosting panel has a built-in Modrinth plugin browser — find and install plugins without leaving your browser or...

How to Install Minecraft Mods Directly from the Panel

Use the built-in Modrinth browser to find and install Minecraft mods on Forge or Fabric servers in one click —...

How to Change Your Minecraft Server Version

Switch your Minecraft server engine and version in one click using the built-in Versions tab — or edit it manually...

How to Change Your Minecraft Server Type (Paper, Forge, Fabric, Vanilla)

Switch between Vanilla, Paper, Forge, Fabric and more from the Startup tab — no reinstall needed.

How to Connect to Your Server via SFTP (FileZilla Guide)

Upload large world saves, modpacks or plugin folders quickly using FileZilla and SFTP — much faster than the in-browser file...

How to Set Up and Manage a Whitelist on Your Minecraft Server

Lock your Minecraft server so only invited players can join — enable the whitelist and manage it entirely from your...

How to Set Up and Use Off-Site Backups

Off-site backups save an encrypted copy of your server to separate hardware. Set up a plan, create snapshots and restore...

How to Create a MySQL Database for Your Server

Some plugins need a MySQL database. Create one in seconds from the panel and connect it to any plugin that...

How to Get a Free Custom Connect Address for Your Server

Get a free yourname.8bit-hosting.com address so players connect with a name instead of an IP — set up in under...

How to Automate Your Server with Schedules

Set up automatic restarts, timed commands, world saves and more using the built-in scheduler.

How to Use the 8Bit Hosting Game Panel

A full illustrated guide to every section of the 8Bit Hosting control panel — console, files, backups, schedules, SFTP and...

The Complete Minecraft Server Guide

Everything you need to run a Minecraft server, setup, config, plugins or mods, performance, backups and security in one in-depth...

The Complete Rust Server Guide

Everything you need to run a Rust server, setup, config, plugins, performance, backups and security in one in-depth guide.

The Complete ARK Server Guide

Everything you need to run a ARK server, setup, config, mods, performance, backups and security in one in-depth guide.

The Complete Valheim Server Guide

Everything you need to run a Valheim server, setup, config, mods, performance, backups and security in one in-depth guide.

The Complete Counter-Strike 2 Server Guide

Everything you need to run a Counter-Strike 2 server, setup, config, plugins, performance, backups and security in one in-depth guide.

The Complete Garry's Mod Server Guide

Everything you need to run a Garry's Mod server, setup, config, addons, performance, backups and security in one in-depth guide.

The Complete Project Zomboid Server Guide

Everything you need to run a Project Zomboid server, setup, config, mods, performance, backups and security in one in-depth guide.

The Complete Terraria Server Guide

Everything you need to run a Terraria server, setup, config, mods, performance, backups and security in one in-depth guide.

The Complete Starbound Server Guide

Everything you need to run a Starbound server, setup, config, mods, performance, backups and security in one in-depth guide.

The Complete Hytale Server Guide

Everything you need to run a Hytale server, setup, config, mods, performance, backups and security in one in-depth guide.

Choosing the Right Plan: RAM, Slots & Storage Explained

Not sure which plan to pick? Here is how to match RAM, player slots and disk to your needs.

Game Server Security: Best Practices

Simple steps to keep your game server secure and your admin access safe.

Automating Your Server: Schedules, Backups & Restarts

How to automate restarts, backups and timed commands using the Schedules feature in the panel.

How to Reduce Lag on Your Minecraft Server

Practical steps to make your Minecraft server run smoothly.

How to Schedule Automatic Restarts for Minecraft

Set your Minecraft server to restart on a schedule for better stability.

How to Back Up and Restore Your Minecraft World

How to create, restore and download backups of your Minecraft server using the 8Bit Hosting panel, including automatic off-site Premium...

How to Update Your Minecraft Server

Keep your Minecraft server on the latest version safely.

How to Make Your Minecraft Server Public or Private

Control exactly who can join your Minecraft server.