Scheduled restarts help maintain server performance, reduce lag, and clear temporary issues by refreshing your game server at specific intervals. Using Pterodactyl’s built-in scheduling system, you can automate restarts without needing manual intervention.
This guide will walk you through creating a scheduled restart, setting the interval, and ensuring uptime stability using VolticHost Game Panel.
📌 Prerequisites
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A game server purchased at VolticHost.com
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Access to VolticHost Game Panel
1️⃣ Creating a New Scheduled Restart
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Log in to VolticHost Game Panel.
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Click on your game server.
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Navigate to the Schedules tab.
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Click Create New Schedule.
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Set the schedule name (e.g.,
Nightly Restart). -
Choose a time interval (e.g., every 12 hours, daily at 4 AM).
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Click Create Schedule.
✅ Your scheduled restart is now created!
2️⃣ Adding a Restart Command to the Schedule
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Under the created schedule, click New Task.
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Choose Send Power Action as the task type.
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Set the action to Restart Server.
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Click Create Task.
✅ Your server will now restart automatically at the scheduled time!
3️⃣ Configuring Warnings Before Restart
To notify players before a restart, you can schedule chat announcements:
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Click New Task under the same schedule.
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Select Send Command as the task type.
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Enter a warning message command (varies by game, e.g., for Minecraft or Rust):
say ⚠️ Server restart in 5 minutes! Save your progress. -
Set the execution time 5 minutes before the restart task.
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Click Create Task.
✅ Players will now receive a restart warning in chat!
4️⃣ Ensuring Proper Server Restarts
For smooth restarts, make sure:
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Your server saves data automatically before restarting.
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Critical processes like database connections are properly closed.
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The restart schedule does not conflict with scheduled backups or updates.
✅ Your scheduled restart is now optimized for stability!
5️⃣ Restart the Server to Apply Changes
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Navigate to the Console tab in VolticHost Game Panel.
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Click Stop to shut down the server.
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Wait a few seconds, then click Start to ensure the restart schedule is applied.
✅ Your server is now set to restart automatically!
🎉 Conclusion
You've successfully created a scheduled restart, set up player notifications, and optimized server uptime using VolticHost Game Panel! Your server will now automatically restart at designated intervals, ensuring peak performance. 🚀
For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.