Using the Dashboard

The Dashboard at panel.micronode.ca is your control centre for everything server-related. Here's a tour of every tab.

Console

The first tab you see. It shows your server's live log output and lets you type commands directly.

• Use the Start / Restart / Stop buttons at the top right
• The resource gauges (CPU, RAM, Disk, Network) update in real time
• Type commands into the input bar at the bottom. No / prefix needed for most server commands.
• Red lines in the log usually indicate errors. Look here first when something isn't working.

Files

A full file manager for your server. You can browse, edit, upload, download, rename, and delete files without any FTP client.

• Upload: drag and drop files or use the upload button
• Edit: click any text file to open the built-in editor
• Create folder: right-click or use the new folder button
• Download: right-click a file to download it locally

Important directories:

Path	Contents
/plugins	Minecraft plugins (Paper/Spigot)
/mods	Forge or Fabric mods
/world	Overworld save data
/oxide/plugins	Rust uMod plugins
server.properties	Core Minecraft settings
eula.txt	EULA acceptance

Databases

Create MySQL databases for plugins that need them (e.g. LuckPerms, CoreProtect, economy plugins). Each database comes with its own username and password. Click the eye icon to reveal credentials.

Schedules

Automate recurring tasks using a cron-like scheduler. Common uses:

• Automatic restart: restart the server every night at 4 AM to clear memory
• Scheduled messages: broadcast a message to players on a timer
• Backup trigger: run a backup before each restart

To set up a nightly restart:

1. Click Create Schedule
2. Name it "Nightly Restart", set cron to 0 4 * * * (4:00 AM daily)
3. Add a task: Send command → say Server restarting in 60 seconds!
4. Add another task with 60 second delay: Restart power action
5. Save and enable the schedule

Users

Grant other people access to your server panel without sharing your account password. You can set specific permissions for each sub-user:

• Console access (view / send commands)
• File manager access (read / write)
• Backup management
• Database management

Useful for giving a co-admin panel access without full account access.

Backups

Automatic daily backups are created for you. You can also create manual backups at any time. See the Backups & Restores guide for full details.

Network

Shows the port allocations assigned to your server. Your primary port is the one shown in your server address. Additional allocations can be requested if you need extra ports for voice servers, RCON access, or map viewers.

Startup

Controls the startup command and environment variables for your server. This is where you:

• Change the server version (e.g. switch Minecraft versions)
• Switch between server types (Paper → Fabric, etc.)
• Set Rust startup variables (server name, map size, seed)

Settings

Rename your server (the name shown in the panel, not the in-game name) and view the server's unique identifier used by the API.