Getting started
Create an account, launch your first server and learn the dashboard.
34 articles
- Schokr account security basicsKeep your Schokr account and servers safe: strong passwords, never sharing tokens, least-privilege team roles and what to do if compromised.
- Backups vs snapshots on Schokr: what's the difference?Schokr servers have both backups and snapshots. Compare limits, automatic daily snapshots and which to use before risky changes.
- Can I be in more than one Schokr team?Each Schokr user can be in up to 2 teams. Learn how pools, credits and switching work when you belong to two teams.
- How automatic daily snapshots work on SchokrTurn on automatic daily snapshots on Schokr for 5 credits a day. Learn what happens when credits run out and how slots are used.
- How port allocations work and how to add a port on SchokrEvery Schokr server gets one port. Learn what allocations are, when you need another port and how to add one for 25 credits.
- How teams work on Schokr and how to create oneTeams on Schokr share a resource pool, servers and credits. Learn how to create a team and what belongs to the team versus you.
- How the shared resource pool works on SchokrSchokr gives each team one pool of memory, CPU and disk. Learn how to split it across up to 4 servers and rebalance it later.
- How to archive and unarchive files on SchokrCompress folders into an archive to download them, or upload a zip and extract it on your Schokr server with the file manager.
- How to change a server's memory, CPU and disk on SchokrRaise or lower a server's memory, CPU and disk on Schokr from its Resources section, within your team's shared pool.
- How to change startup settings and variables on SchokrUse your server's Startup settings on Schokr to change versions, the main file, the startup command and environment variables.
- How to check if Schokr is downUse the Schokr status page to check for outages at your server's location before troubleshooting, and know what to do during one.
- How to choose the right server template on SchokrSchokr templates (eggs) decide what software your server runs. Compare the Minecraft, game, voice and Node.js, Bun and Python templates.
- How to connect to your server with SFTPUpload and manage your server's files with an SFTP client like FileZilla, WinSCP or Cyberduck, using your team's SFTP password.
- How to create an Schokr accountSign up for a free Schokr account, get your free resource package and be ready to create your first game server, bot or app.
- How to create your first server on SchokrCreate a free game server, Discord bot or app on Schokr: pick a template, a location and resources, then start it from the console.
- How to delete a server on Schokr safelyDelete an Schokr server without losing anything you need: save your files, check snapshots and free its resources for other servers.
- How to find your server address and connect on SchokrFind your Schokr server's IP and port, share it with players, and fix the most common reasons people cannot connect.
- How to fix a full disk on your Schokr serverFix 'No space left on device' errors on Schokr: find what is using disk, clean logs and archives, and raise the server's disk limit.
- How to fix out of memory (OOM) crashes on SchokrYour Schokr server stops without an error or shows exit code 137? It is probably running out of memory. Here is how to confirm and fix it.
- How to get help with Schokr on DiscordGet support for your Schokr server in the Schokr Discord. What to include in your question so you get a fast, useful answer.
- How to invite people to your Schokr teamInvite friends or co-admins to your Schokr team by email, assign them a role and remove members who no longer need access.
- How to link your Discord account to SchokrLink Discord to your Schokr account to unlock credits, daily rewards, AFK earnings, referrals and the store.
- How to schedule automatic restarts and commands on SchokrUse schedules on Schokr to restart your server automatically, warn players first, run commands on a timer and create backups.
- How to set up team roles and permissions on SchokrCreate custom roles on Schokr with granular permissions for console, power, files, backups, snapshots, startup, billing and more.
- How to start, stop, restart or kill a server on SchokrLearn the difference between start, stop, restart and kill on Schokr, when to use each one and what to do if a server will not stop.
- How to take and restore a snapshot on SchokrTake a snapshot of your Schokr server before risky changes and restore it to roll back. Covers the 3 free slots and buying more.
- How to transfer ownership of an Schokr teamHand your Schokr team, its servers, resources and credits to another member by transferring ownership. What to check first.
- How to use the activity log on SchokrSee who started, stopped, edited files or changed settings on your Schokr server with the activity log, and use it to investigate problems.
- How to use the file manager on SchokrUpload, edit, create, rename, move and delete server files on Schokr using the web file manager, with tips for large uploads.
- How to use the server console on SchokrUse your Schokr server's console to read live logs, send commands, watch memory and CPU usage and spot crashes as they happen.
- Server stuck on starting or won't start on SchokrFix an Schokr server that will not start, stays on starting or crashes on boot: read the console, check startup settings, EULA, ports and files.
- What does Schokr's free package include?The free Schokr package gives every team 6 GB memory, 1.5 CPU cores, 10 GB disk and 4 server slots, with no trial or expiry.
- What hardware does Schokr use? (AMD EPYC 9554)Schokr servers run on AMD EPYC 9554 processors, or close equivalents, in every location. Here's what that means for your game server, bot or app.
- Which Schokr server location should I choose?Schokr has locations in North America, Europe and Asia. Pick the one closest to your players or the service your bot talks to.