Getting started
Learn what settings DediConnect includes and how to install game servers and services.
Head to the "Install & Connect" section to learn how to connect a machine.
Machine IDWhen contacting support about a machine, please include the machine ID. You’ll find it in the top-right corner of the machine settings page.
Machine basics​
The Machine overview page lets you switch between a Block view and a Table view for easier navigation.
Resource monitoring​
Keep track of CPU, RAM, and Disk usage right from the machine overview or from the Game Servers & Services page.
Game server controls​
Use the controls on the right-hand sidebar to manage any game servers hosted on the machine.
Activity​
All activity related to a machine, whether triggered by an admin or the DediConnect system, will appear on the Activity page. This includes any reported issues.
You can also bring activity logs directly to your dashboard using the "Events & activity" dashboard widget.
Settings​
To manage a specific machine, click it in the sidebar and go to the Settings tab.
Rename machine​
You can rename machines to make them easier to identify and manage.
Steam download credentials​
In rare cases, game server files must be downloaded using a Steam account that owns the game. If you're trying to install such a game, you’ll need to enter Steam account credentials here and disable Steam Guard.
We know this isn't ideal, but currently, it's the only way to proceed.
Firewall​
The built-in firewall automatically blocks unwanted connections while still allowing players to connect. You can whitelist additional IP addresses, such as your home IP, to bypass these rules.
If you prefer not to use this feature, select Ignore in the Firewall settings to remove related security warnings.
Throttle / stagger actions​
If too many processes (like game server updates) run at the same time, your machine might slow down. To avoid performance issues, you can limit how many actions DediConnect performs at the same time.
If you're seeing performance issues, try experimenting with these settings. Start low, increase gradually, and test after each change by updating all game servers simultaneously.
Storage management​
Set up which disks or volumes DediConnect can use for storing data.
Danger zone​
As the name implies, actions here are potentially dangerous and could lead to data loss.
Change IP​
If the machine’s IP address changes, you can update it here.
Update machine credentials​
Updating the machine's login credentials is usually only necessary after re-installing the system.
Reinstall machine​
Reinstalling a machine will delete all game servers and can cause permanent data loss. Be sure to create and download backups beforehand.
After reinstalling the OS, don’t forget to update the machine credentials.
Docker images​
Manage Docker images installed on the machine and remove any that are no longer used.
Game file cache​
Manage and clean up cached game files for installed servers.
Delete machine​
This action permanently removes the machine from GSA. This cannot be undone.
Note: Files on the machine itself will not be deleted, only the GSA data associated with it.
