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This week

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New features

Free Discord bot hostingSpin up a free Node.js bot server through our Discord community — 250 MB RAM, 1 GB SSD, and full console plus SFTP access. Dependencies install automatically from your package.json. See Discord Bot Hosting.

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Updates

Documentation now available in Spanish, French, and PortugueseEvery guide — getting started, server management, backups, databases, subusers, and more — is now translated into Spanish, French, and Portuguese. Switch languages from the site header.
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Launch week
The Vellix Hosting documentation site is live. This release brings a full set of guides for managing your game server, scaling your plan, and securing your account.

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New features

Self-serve plan upgrades and downgradesScale your server’s RAM, CPU, and disk at any time from the client area — no data loss, with pro-rated billing for the remainder of your cycle. See Billing & Support Tickets.Startup options and port allocationsSwitch Java versions, tweak startup variables, and request additional port allocations for plugins like Dynmap, Votifier, and Simple Voice Chat. See Startup Options & Port Allocations.One-click MySQL databasesProvision and manage MySQL/MariaDB databases for plugins like LuckPerms, CoreProtect, and Dynmap directly from the panel. See MySQL Databases.Subusers with granular permissionsInvite builders, developers, and co-owners to your panel with fine-grained per-feature permissions. See Subusers & Permissions.Automatic and manual backupsCreate on-demand backups before risky changes, schedule recurring backups, and restore in a click. See Backups & Restoration.SFTP accessMove modpacks, maps, and bulk files faster using any SFTP client (FileZilla, WinSCP). See SFTP Connection.Two-factor authenticationProtect your account and server files with TOTP-based 2FA from the account settings page. See Account Security.

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Updates

Optimization playbookA new performance guide covers chunk pre-generation with Chunky, server config tuning, view-distance recommendations, and tips for keeping servers at a steady 20 TPS. See Server Optimization & Performance Tips.Mod and plugin installation workflowStep-by-step guidance for installing plugins, mods, and full modpacks, including version-compatibility checks across Spigot, Paper, Forge, Fabric, and NeoForge. See Uploading & Installing Mods/Plugins.Updated Discord support linkThe Discord community invite has been refreshed so you can reach support and other server owners faster.