Understanding Server Status
Every server shows a status that tells you what it's doing right now. Here's what each one means.
Status reference
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Starting | The server is provisioning and launching the game. It'll be playable once it reaches Running. |
| Running | The server is up and ready for players to connect. It is being billed each hour. |
| Stopping | The server is shutting down cleanly (saving your world). Billing is being paused. |
| Error | Something went wrong. See the troubleshooting tips below. |
| Deleting | The server is being permanently removed. This can't be undone. |
A server that has finished stopping sits idle and is not billed until you start it again.
When a server is "busy"
While a server is Starting, Stopping, or Deleting, it's mid-operation. During these states the configuration blades (Server Settings, Game Settings, Mods) are locked and show a "please wait" note until the operation finishes. This prevents conflicting changes.
The Error state
An Error status means the server hit a problem. Common causes and fixes are covered in My Server Won't Start. In many cases a restart resolves it; if not, the Activity Log records the error detail.