Welcome to Legion Hosting. This guide walks you through everything you need to do after purchasing a game server — from logging in to GPanel for the first time, to starting your server and inviting friends to join.

Prerequisites

• A Legion Hosting account (created at checkout)
• Your GPanel credentials — check your welcome email
• A modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge)
• The game you purchased the server for, installed on your PC

Step 1: Log In to GPanel

GPanel is the control panel where you manage every aspect of your game server.

1. Open your browser and go to https://gpanel.legionhosting.net.
2. Enter the Email and Password from your welcome email.
3. Click Login.
4. You will land on the server list. Click your server's name to open it.

Step 2: Start Your Server

New servers do not start automatically. You need to power them on for the first time.

1. From the server overview, look at the Console tab — this is shown by default when you open your server.
2. Check the status indicator in the top-right of the console panel. It will show Offline.
3. Click the Start button (green play icon).
4. Watch the console output. The server will download any required files on the first start — this can take 2 to 10 minutes depending on the game.
5. When the server is ready, the status changes to Running and you will see a ready message in the console.

Step 3: Find Your Connection Details

Your server's IP address and port are on the GPanel overview page.

1. Click the Overview tab (or look at the top of the console page).
2. Note the IP Address and Port — you will share these with friends so they can connect.

Step 4: Basic Configuration

Most servers let you change common settings — like the server name, password, and player limit — directly inside GPanel without editing config files manually.

Using the Startup Tab

1. Click the Startup tab in GPanel.
2. You will see a list of variables that control your server's basic behaviour.
3. Common variables are listed below. Edit the value and press Enter or click Save — changes take effect on the next server restart.

Common Settings

Step 5: Using the File Manager

The File Manager gives you browser-based access to all your server files — useful for editing config files, uploading maps, or removing unwanted content.

1. Click the Files tab in GPanel.
2. You will see a directory listing of your server's root folder.
3. To edit a file: click the file name. A built-in text editor opens in your browser. Make your changes and click Save Content.
4. To upload a file: click Upload (top right), then drag and drop files or click to browse. Large files may take a moment.
5. To create a folder: click New Directory, enter a name, and click Create.
6. To delete a file or folder: check the box next to it and click Delete. Deletions are permanent.

Step 6: Verify Your Server Is Working

Before sharing your server details with others, confirm it is reachable.

1. Make sure the server status shows Running in GPanel.
2. Launch your game and navigate to the multiplayer / direct connect option.
3. Enter your server's IP address and port from Step 3.
4. If prompted, enter the server password you set in Step 4.
5. You should connect successfully and see the world load.

Troubleshooting

If something is not working, work through the checklist below before opening a support ticket.

Where to Get Help