Documentation

Technical reference.

Everything needed to configure, automate, and get the most out of your Sparky Host services.

Getting started

From order to online server in minutes.

  1. Order your plan and complete checkout
  2. Receive panel credentials by email instantly
  3. Log in to the panel and choose your software (Paper, Node.js, WordPress...)
  4. Start the service — you're online

Minecraft: installing Paper

From the panel sidebar, open Software → select Paper → choose your Minecraft version → click Install. Your server restarts automatically once installation completes.

Managing plugins

Use the built-in Plugin Manager to search, install, and update plugins without manually uploading JAR files. Uploaded plugins also appear automatically in /plugins.

Deploying a Discord bot

Choose Node.js, Python, or Java as your runtime, set your start command, and either upload your files or connect a Git repository for push-to-deploy. PM2 keeps your bot alive with automatic restarts.

startup: node index.js

Custom startup commands

Override the default startup command from Settings → Startup in the panel — useful for custom entry points or environment flags.

Backups & restore

Automatic scheduled backups run on your plan's cadence and are stored off-site. Restore any backup with one click from Backups in the panel — no ticket required.

Need something more specific? Check the Knowledgebase or contact support.