Guides
Step-by-step help for your free server, from the first start to fixing what breaks. Every guide is tested on our own machines and says on which version.
Start hereCreate your first free server on Torchlite7 min read · Every gameYour first hour on Torchlite
Five guides, in the order you will need them. Each takes a few minutes.
- Create itCreate your first free server on Torchlite7 min read
- Find your wayA tour of the Torchlite panel: what every page does6 min read
- Add pluginsInstall plugins on a Paper, Purpur or Spigot server5 min read
- Keep a copyBackups on Torchlite: make, restore and keep your own copy5 min read
- Keep it onlineHow server renewal works on Torchlite5 min read
Every guide
28 guides
Getting started
Your first server, and moving one in from another host.
3 guides
Setup
Connecting, versions, settings and databases.
15 guides
Host your Discord bot for free (Node.js or Python)
Discord bots5 minUpdated 
Run your own SA-MP gamemode: filterscripts, plugins and MySQLSA-MP4 minUpdated 
Set up an MTA:SA gamemode: resources, admin rights and MySQLMTA: San Andreas4 minUpdated - How to make a Discord bot in Python (discord.py)Discord bots4 minUpdated
- How to make a Discord bot in JavaScript (discord.js)Discord bots4 minUpdated
Connect to your server with SFTP (FileZilla and WinSCP)Every game4 minUpdated 
Set up a MySQL database for your plugins (LuckPerms example)Every game5 minUpdated 
Change your Minecraft version or server softwareMinecraft6 minUpdated 
server.properties, whitelist and op: the settings that matterMinecraft6 minUpdated 
Don't Starve Together server: cluster token, admins and modsDon't Starve Together7 minUpdated 
Terraria server with TShock: setup code, superadmin, groupsTerraria5 minUpdated 
Set up a Factorio server: saves, mods and Space AgeFactorio6 minUpdated 
Assetto Corsa server: Steam login, cars, tracks and portsAssetto Corsa7 minUpdated 
Unturned server: Server Code, GSLT and adminsUnturned5 minUpdated 
TeamSpeak 6 server: claim admin with the privilege keyTeamSpeak 66 minUpdated
Mods and plugins
Plugins, mods and whole modpacks.
4 guides
Managing your server
Renewals, backups, the panel and the people you share it with.
4 guides
Performance
Finding lag and getting rid of it.
1 guide
Troubleshooting
When players cannot join or something breaks.
1 guide
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