All BisectHosting game servers allow users to create separate instances of servers using the Instance Manager. This powerful tool will keep a server in its entirety intact in another "instance," allowing server owners to switch between games and saves at a moment's notice. Switching between these saves can be done with a click of a button!
Where to Find the Instance Manager
1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.
2. Stop the server.
3. From the Home tab, edit the current instance name or click Swap Instance.
4. The Instance Manager will open. Save and swap instances here.
5. Start the server.
How to Use the Instance Manager
1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.
2. Stop the server.
3. Under the Installed table, select Swap Game.
4. Pick a game.
5. Choose what to do with the current instance:
- Delete Files: Replaces and deletes the current files and replaces them with the new instance.
- Store existing files in an Empty Instance: Creates a new instance and saves the current files in a separate instance for later use.
Note: The Instance Manager has a 20GB per slot limit. If the game files exceed this limit (e.g., Ark servers), it is recommended to back up saves and create a new install instead.
6. When creating a new instance, name the instance and choose the startup variables setting.
7. Once finished, press the Next button.
8. Click Confirm.
9. Wait for the installation to finish. This may take a few minutes.
10. Start the server.
11. To change the current Instance, go to the Home tab.
12. Under Current Instance, choose Swap Instance.
13. Select Switch on the desired instance.
14. Click Confirm.
15. Start the server.