Is my s&box server backed up automatically?

Yes, we back up your server automatically every day. With ZapX Pass, you can also create, restore, and download backups with a click—and with ZapX Pass Pro, schedule them to run automatically.

How can I automate recurring tasks like restarts?

Under Schedules, you can automate starting, stopping, or restarting your server. ZapX Pass Pro also supports automatic backups. Choose a preset such as "Daily at 04:00" or use your own cron expression.

Can I enter commands in my s&box server console?

No. For s&box, the console displays logs only. You can view your server's live output there, including startup processes and error messages.

s&box: Dashboard Overview

Your s&box game server's dashboard at a glance: configuration, files, game variants, console, backups, schedules and the ZapX AI Agent.

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Introduction

You've rented an s&box 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 integrated automation and AI assistance can save you in your day-to-day administration.

Controls

Overview

The Overview is your command center: check your server status, copy your IP:port with one click, and see live CPU, RAM, disk, and network usage. Each resource tile has a direct "Upgrade" button in case you need more capacity. You can also see your server's current player count and ping right on the dashboard, without using any external tools.

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 translates them into clear, logically grouped form fields—with an explanation for each parameter. If you prefer the classic approach, you can open the raw-text view of the config file instead. Both options are available in the same view. You'll find your server's most important startup values grouped together under Startup Parameters.

After you save, ZapX offers to restart your server so your changes take effect right away.

ZapX AI Agent

With ZapX Pass, you have the ZapX AI Agent at your side—your personal server admin, ready when you need it. In 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 your server first—the AI Agent never acts on its own, so you always stay in full control.

Managing Content

Files

The file manager under Files works like an FTP program right in your browser—upload files with drag and drop, edit them online, rename them, or delete them. You can find your SFTP credentials for external programs such as FileZilla or WinSCP in the same tab under External Access.

Databases

Under Databases, you can create your own databases, view their credentials at a glance, and open them directly in phpMyAdmin.

Games & Variants

Under Games & Variants, you can see which variant is installed on your server and install, activate, or delete additional games or variants.

Operation and Maintenance

Console

The Console shows your server's live output in a real terminal. For s&box, it displays logs only—ideal for keeping an eye on startup processes and error messages.

Backups

We automatically back up your server every day, so you'll always have a recent backup on hand without having to remember to create one yourself. With ZapX Pass, you also get full control under Backups: create, restore, and download backups with a single click. Each backup contains a complete version snapshot, so you can return to that exact state whenever you need to. With ZapX Pass Pro, your backups can even run automatically on a schedule you choose.

Tip

With ZapX Pass Plus, you get 1 custom backup slot per server; with Pro, you get 3; and with Max, you get 5. 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: 250 GB for Plus, 500 GB for Pro, and 1,000 GB for Max. You can add more backup storage on the ZapX Pass page if needed.

Schedules

Under Schedules, you can automate recurring tasks such as starting, stopping, or restarting your server—and, with ZapX Pass Pro, automatic backups too. Choose a handy preset such as "Every hour" or "Daily at 04:00," or create your own schedule using a custom cron expression.

Statistics

Under Statistics, you can keep an eye on your server's resource usage—CPU, RAM, disk, and network traffic—over a time period of your choice.

Activity

Activity keeps a complete record of what happens on your server—from starts and restarts to configuration changes and every backup. This makes it easy to see what changed and when.

DDoS Manager

Depending on your server's location, you'll also find the DDoS Manager. It displays incoming traffic live in a chart and lists past attacks with their time, duration, and peak bandwidth.

Conclusion

You now know your way around every section of your s&box game server management in ZapX—from AI-assisted configuration to automatic backups that have your back in the background.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The overview is your command center: check your server status, copy your IP:port with one click, and see live CPU, RAM, disk, and network usage. You can also start, stop, or restart your server from here.

In the Configuration tab, AI translates the relevant settings into clear form fields. Alternatively, you can edit the raw-text view. Your most important startup values are grouped under Startup Parameters.

With ZapX Pass, the ZapX AI Agent can read and analyze your console log, search and edit files, manage backups, and suggest updates—all through chat. You'll be asked to confirm any action that changes your server first.

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