Before you begin
Create or sign in to your PixlFlip account and verify that your billing profile is active. This ensures you can deploy resources without interruptions.
If you are migrating from another provider, keep your previous server credentials handy so you can import backups later in the process.
- Log in to the PixlFlip dashboard and complete onboarding.
- Decide whether you want an instant game template or a blank install.
- Have your preferred server region in mind to minimize latency.
Deploy from the control panel
From the dashboard, click **Create Server** and choose your game. The wizard automatically filters the best-performing node based on regional latency and current utilisation.
Pick a plan tier. You can safely scale vertically later, so start with the plan that matches your expected concurrent player count.
- Name your server with a unique slug so you can find it quickly.
- Select an operating system template if available for your title.
- Enable automatic nightly backups so you can roll back if needed.
Invite your team
Open the **Collaborators** tab after provisioning finishes. Add staff by email or share a temporary invite link. Roles can be adjusted at any time without server downtime.
- Assign at least one secondary admin for redundancy.
- Use the Audit Trail panel to verify new user activity.
Next steps
Explore the Metrics tab to confirm CPU, memory and network health. If usage spikes over 70% sustained, consider scaling up to the next plan tier or enabling burst credits.