Machines

Connect a machine

A "machine" is the computer that actually runs your game servers — a dedicated server, a VPS, or a spare PC. SoEzyPanel connects to it over SSH and installs everything for you.

Requirements

A machine running Windows Server 2022/2025 or Linux (Ubuntu 22.04+ / Debian 12).
At least 4 vCPU and 16 GB RAM for ARK: Survival Ascended; 4 GB+ is fine for Palworld/Enshrouded.
The machine's public IP and an admin account (Administrator on Windows, root or a sudo user on Linux).
Port 22 (SSH) reachable from the internet — this is how the panel manages the machine.

Important: Windows machines must run the Windows preparation script first. Linux machines should follow Prepare a Linux machine. This installs SSH and the runtimes the panel needs.

Connect the machine

In the panel open Servers → Machines, then Add machine (or the + next to Machines in the sidebar).
Enter the machine IP. SoEzyPanel scans it to check it's reachable and compatible.
Enter your credentials — the username and password (or SSH key). They're stored with AES-256 encryption.
Pick the OS and the SSH port (default 22), then click Start installation.
SoEzyPanel installs SteamCMD and the required software. When it finishes, the machine is Ready.

Tip: Prefer key-based SSH? Choose SSH key as the auth method. Otherwise a password is fine — the connection itself is always encrypted.

Ports

Only SSH (22) needs to be open to connect a machine. Your game and query ports are opened later, per server — see Ports & firewall. Never expose RCON or SSH to the whole internet.

RCON-only machines

If a server is hosted elsewhere and you only want console/commands, add it as an RCON-only machine — provide the host and RCON port instead of SSH. You won't get install/power control, but broadcasts and commands work.

Next step

With a machine Ready, add a game server onto it. Hit a snag? See Machine troubleshooting.

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