ASKA: Dashboard Overview

Q: Where can I find my ASKA server worlds?

Go to the Savegames tab. It takes you directly to the savegame folder where your worlds are stored, so you can download, upload, and manage them there.

Q: Does ASKA save when I stop the server?

No. ASKA saves automatically (every 10 minutes by default) and when the last player leaves the server. Schedule restarts for times when no one is playing.

Discover where to find all the features for your ASKA game server in ZapX—from configuration and savegames to backups and schedules → Find out more

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Introduction

Have you rented an ASKA game server from us and want to know where to find each feature in ZapX? This guide takes you through your server’s product management from start to finish—and shows you how much time the built-in automation and AI assistance can save you in your day-to-day administration.

Control

Overview

The Overview is your cockpit: server status, IP:port with one-click copying, and live CPU, RAM, disk, and network usage. Each resource tile has a direct "Upgrade" button in case you need more capacity.

Tip

If your server crashes unexpectedly, ZapX detects it automatically in the background and updates your overview for you—you don’t need to reload the page manually to see the actual status.

Configuration

Manually searching through configuration files is a thing of the past: Under Configuration, AI automatically scans your server files, identifies the relevant settings, and turns them into easy-to-understand form fields grouped by topic—with an explanation of each parameter. Critical values are specially marked with a "Caution" note so you don’t accidentally bring your server to a standstill. If you prefer the classic approach, you can open the raw text view of the config file—both options are available in the same view.

For ASKA, you’ll also find the most important settings under Startup parameters, including the server name, server password, region, and the Steam server token your server requires. To learn how to create the token, see our guide Create a server token (GSLT).

After saving, ZapX will offer to restart the server so your changes take effect immediately.

DNS

Under DNS, you automatically get a free, easy-to-remember address for your server. You can also create up to 3 additional subdomains or connect one of your own domains. When you connect your own domain, ZapX automatically sets up the necessary DNS records for you, including detecting the correct port for your game. You can mark a domain as "Preferred" so it appears as your primary address throughout the dashboard.

Info

Players don’t join your ASKA server using an address. Instead, they join through the in-game session list. Our guide Connect to the server shows you how.

ZapX AI Agent

With ZapX Pass, you have the ZapX AI Agent at your side—your personal on-demand server admin. In a chat, it can read and analyze your console log, search and edit files, manage backups, show or reset your FTP credentials, and suggest updates. You’ll be asked to confirm any action that changes something on your server beforehand—the AI Agent never acts on its own, so you always remain in full control.

Manage content

Files

The file manager under Files works like an FTP program right in your browser—upload files using drag and drop, edit them online, rename them, or delete them. You’ll find your SFTP credentials for external programs like FileZilla or WinSCP in the same tab, including one-click password rotation if you want to change your password.

Databases

Under Databases, you can create up to 5 MariaDB databases per server, view your credentials at a glance, open them directly in phpMyAdmin, or export the structure with one click. You can mark a database as primary. For added security, you’ll need to re-enter the database name to delete it.

Savegames

Under Savegames, you have a dedicated file manager limited to your game save folder. You’ll see only what you need, without having to navigate through the entire server file tree. For ASKA, this is the savegame folder, where your worlds are stored.

Important

ASKA saves automatically (every 10 minutes by default) and when the last player leaves the server—not when the server is stopped. To learn how to back up worlds and upload your own, see our guide Manage savegames and upload your own world.

Operation and maintenance

Console

The Console shows your server’s live output in a real terminal. For ASKA, the console is read-only, so you can’t enter commands there. If your server starts struggling because it’s running low on memory, the console detects this automatically and displays a clear warning with a recommended action.

Backups

We automatically back up your server every day, so you always have a recent backup without having to remember to create one yourself. With ZapX Pass, you also get full control under Backups: create, restore, and download backups with one click. Each backup contains a complete version snapshot (game version, configuration), so you can return to that exact state whenever you need to. Restores include a live progress indicator, and the server is stopped only briefly. With ZapX Pass Pro, your backups can even run automatically on your own schedule.

Tip

With ZapX Pass Plus, you get 1, with Pro 3, and with Max 5 custom backup slots per server. See all the benefits on the ZapX Pass page. There’s also an account-wide storage limit for all backups of your services combined, daily backups included: Plus 250 GB, Pro 500 GB, and Max 1,000 GB. If needed, you can add more backup storage on the ZapX Pass page.

Schedules

Under Schedules, you can automate recurring tasks: start, stop, or restart the server, create a backup (with ZapX Pass Pro and above), or run a custom command. Choose from handy presets like "Every hour" or "Daily at 04:00" or create a custom schedule using your own cron expression.

Tip

It’s best to schedule automatic restarts for times when no one is playing. Since ASKA doesn’t save when stopped, any progress made since the last autosave would otherwise be lost.

Statistics

Under Statistics, you can keep an eye on your server’s resource usage. Choose a time range from 1 hour to 30 days and view CPU, RAM, disk, and network traffic.

Activity

Activity provides a complete log of what has happened on your server—from starts and restarts to configuration changes, backups, and every console command. This lets you see exactly when changes were made.

DDoS Manager

The DDoS Manager displays incoming traffic live in a chart and lists past attacks with their time, duration, and peak bandwidth. ZapX automatically learns which ports and services belong to your server and filters traffic accordingly. If you have a dedicated IP address, you can also customize the protection.

Conclusion

You now know your way around all areas of ASKA game server management in ZapX—from AI-assisted configuration to automatic backups that have you covered in the background. As a next step, we recommend creating your server token. If you have any other questions, our support team is available every day! 🙂

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The overview shows the server status, IP:port with one-click copying, and live CPU, RAM, disk, and network usage. Each resource tile has a direct upgrade button.

Go to the Configuration tab and open Startup parameters. There you’ll find the server name, server password, region, and required Steam server token.

No. The ASKA console is read-only. It shows your server’s live output, such as whether it has connected to Steam or displayed a warning.

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