General Utilities

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Helpful tools and utilities for managing your services.

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Backup Restoration

Restore your server from WinterNode backups or personal archives. Learn backup schedules, file upload, decompression, and safe restoration steps.

Folder Compression/Decompression

Compress folders before uploading to WinterNode with SFTP. Learn file selection, compression, and decompression for Windows, Linux, and MacOS.

Game Server Backup Script Example

Back up your game server on WinterNode with a Linux script using API, rclone, and SFTP. Learn setup, scheduling, and tips for safe, automated backups.

How to Self Migrate your Minecraft Server

Migrate your Minecraft server to WinterNode by compressing files, uploading via SFTP or File Manager, decompressing on the panel, and updating startup...

Linear/Binary Search Methods

Find problematic mods or plugins using linear or binary search. Follow structured steps to test, isolate, and resolve server issues on WinterNode.

Running (Win)MTR

A quick explanation of (Win)MTR and how to use it to send a connection report for troubleshooting. Learn steps for Windows and Linux on WinterNode.

Understanding Latency

Understand what affects latency when connecting to a WinterNode server, common causes of connection issues, and how to troubleshoot or reduce latency...

Connecting to Steam Servers

Learn how to use the Steam Client Server Browser or Steam Connect links to find and join game servers hosted with the SteamCMD Backbone on WinterNode.

Setting client Launch Parameters

Set Steam client launch parameters for games by accessing Properties in your library. Enter command line arguments for custom game launches on WinterNode.

Finding a SteamID64

A SteamID64 uniquely identifies a Steam account. Find your SteamID64 for admin access, whitelisting, or in-game commands on WinterNode.

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