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 single click.
Note: The Instance Manager has a 40GB shared limit. If the game files in all instances exceed this limit (e.g., Ark servers), it is recommended to back up saves and create a new install instead.
Where to Find the Instance Manager
1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.
2. Stop the server.
3. From the Active Instance table, choose Manage.
4. The Instance Manager will open. Save or swap instances in the manager.
5. Start the server.
How to Use the Instance Manager
1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.
2. Stop the server.
3. From the Installed Game table, select Swap Game.
4. Pick a game.
5. Choose the desired action 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: Click Help Me Decide to let Biko help with the process.
6. When creating a new instance, name the instance and choose the startup variables setting.
7. Press the Next button.
8. Click Confirm.
9. Wait for the installation to finish. This may take a few minutes.
10. Start the server.
How to Swap Instances in the Instance Manager
1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.
2. Stop the server.
3. From the Active Instance table, choose Manage.
4. Select Set as Active on the desired instance.
5. Click Confirm.
6. Start the server.
How to Create New Instances in the Instance Manager
1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.
2. Stop the server.
3. From the Active Instance table, choose Manage.
4. Click the +New Instance button.
How to Link the Server Name to the Instance
1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.
2. From the Server Name, click the edit icon.
3. Toggle on the Link Active Instance Name setting.
4. To unlink the name, click the unlink icon next to the instance name.