---
title: SwiftServers documentation
description: Guides for setting up and managing a Minecraft server on SwiftServers.
---

Find practical instructions for the SwiftServers panel. These guides follow the current interface and use real panel screenshots.

## Start here

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Create your first server" icon="server" href="/getting-started/first-server">
    Choose the software and version, create a world, start the server, and join it.
  </Card>
  <Card title="Install a plugin" icon="puzzle-piece" href="/guides/installing-plugins">
    Find a Paper plugin on Modrinth, install it, restart the server, and check that it loaded.
  </Card>
  <Card title="Files, worlds, and backups" icon="folder" href="/guides/files-worlds-backups">
    Upload files, replace a world, connect with SFTP, and restore backups safely.
  </Card>
  <Card title="Plugins or mods?" icon="cubes" href="/guides/mods-vs-plugins">
    Choose the right server software and install compatible projects.
  </Card>
  <Card title="Fix connection problems" icon="wrench" href="/troubleshooting/connection">
    Check the server state, address, Minecraft version, account, and network.
  </Card>
  <Card title="Frequently asked questions" icon="circle-question" href="/faq">
    Find answers about joining, cracked accounts, networking, billing, and support.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Useful links

- [Open the SwiftServers panel](https://panel.swiftservers.org)
- [Check service status](https://status.swiftservers.org)
- [Get help in Discord](https://discord.gg/swiftservers)