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docs/dedicated-windows-rdp-port.md

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+---
+id: dedicated-windows-rdp-port
+title: "Dedicated Server: Change Windows RDP port"
+description: "Explore how to change the Windows RDP port  → Learn more now"
+sidebar_label: Change RDP port
+services:
+  - dedicated
+---
+
+import InlineVoucher from '@site/src/components/InlineVoucher';
+
+
+
+## Introduction
+
+Remote Desktop Protocol uses port 3389 by default. This port is widely known and frequently targeted by automated scans. Changing the RDP port can reduce unwanted connection attempts and improve basic security exposure.
+
+<InlineVoucher />
+
+
+
+## Change RDP port in the registry
+
+Log in to the server locally or through an existing Remote Desktop connection. Open the Run dialog using **Win + R**, enter `regedit`, and confirm to open the Registry Editor. Navigate to the following registry path:
+
+```
+HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
+ └─ SYSTEM
+    └─ CurrentControlSet
+       └─ Control
+          └─ Terminal Server
+             └─ WinStations
+                └─ RDP-Tcp
+```
+
+Locate the registry entry named **PortNumber**. Change the value format to **Decimal** and enter the desired new port number. A port above 1024 that is not already used by another service is recommended. After applying the change, close the Registry Editor.
+
+## Adjust Windows Firewall rules
+
+The new RDP port must be allowed through Windows Firewall. Open **Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security** and navigate to the inbound rules section.
+
+Modify the existing Remote Desktop rule or create a new inbound rule that allows TCP traffic on the newly configured port. Ensure the rule allows the connection and is applied to the required network profiles.
+
+## Restart service to apply changes
+
+The port change becomes active only after restarting the Remote Desktop Services or rebooting the system. A full server restart is recommended to ensure the configuration is applied consistently.
+
+## Connect using the new port
+
+When establishing a new Remote Desktop connection, the port must be specified explicitly by appending it to the IP address or hostname. Example:
+
+```
+203.0.113.10:3390
+```
+
+## Conclusion
+
+Changing the Windows RDP port reduces exposure to automated scans and unauthorized connection attempts. The process involves updating the Windows Registry, allowing the new port in the firewall, and restarting the system or services.
+
+After completion, access should be verified immediately and the configured port should be documented to avoid future connection issues.  For further questions or assistance, please don't hesitate to contact our support team, which is available daily to assist you! 🙂
+
+<InlineVoucher />

docs/renown-firststeps-dashboard.md

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+---
+id: renown-firststeps-dashboard
+title: "Renown: Dashboard Overview"
+description: "Discover how to efficiently manage and optimize your Renown for the best performance and control → Learn more now"
+sidebar_label: Dashboard
+services:
+  - gameserver-renown
+---
+
+import YouTube from '@site/src/components/YouTube/YouTube';
+import InlineVoucher from '@site/src/components/InlineVoucher';
+
+## Introduction
+
+You are interested in an **Renown** server or already own one, but you still lack a comprehensive overview of the administration and the findability of all necessary options? Especially at the beginning, this can be a challenge. But don't worry, we'll provide you with a detailed introduction to the administration of your service below, so you'll have the best possible overview.
+
+After going through this guide, you will easily be able to manage your server efficiently and find all the necessary options and features quickly and easily. Here, you will get a structured overview that will help you step by step to get familiar with the server administration and expand your knowledge in a targeted manner. This way, you can ensure that your **Renown** server is optimally adapted to your needs and that you get the most out of the available options.
+
+
+
+<InlineVoucher />
+
+## Product Administration
+
+In the **Product Administration** section, you will find all the necessary pages for managing your server. The options for managing your server are listed in detail below. 
+
+
+
+### Dashboard
+
+The **Dashboard** of your server is the heart of the administration. All basic and essential information about your service is clearly presented here. This includes, for example, information about the location, status, IP: Port, used memory, game in progress, server name, map and the number of available slots. In addition, the utilization of the CPU, memory and RAM is also displayed.
+
+![img](https://screensaver01.zap-hosting.com/index.php/s/rtW5jMPFXZrzfop/preview)
+
+In the dashboard you also have the option of starting, stopping or restarting your service, to have full control over its operation. Furthermore, you can access the live console to get real-time information about the server's state and take direct action if necessary.
+
+
+
+### DDoS Manager
+
+
+
+View past DDoS attacks to better assess potential threats and patterns. Enable notifications for ongoing DDoS attacks on your server to react quickly when an incident occurs.
+
+Depending on the server location and the DDoS protection available there, you can also monitor active attacks in real time. This includes detailed traffic insights, showing both legitimate traffic and the amount of traffic blocked by the mitigation systems. This level of transparency helps you understand how the protection is working and enables you to identify potential risks early.
+
+:::info DDoS manager access missing?
+Use of the DDoS Manager requires either a dedicated IP address or the additional option "DDoS Manager Overview". If your current package does not include these components, you can add them at any time by upgrading your service.
+:::
+
+![](https://screensaver01.zap-hosting.com/index.php/s/ScCCCY52CMLgfyE/preview)
+
+
+
+
+
+:::warning
+The use of the DDoS Manager is only possible if either an own IP address or the option "DDoS Manager Overview" has been booked as an additional option. If these components are missing from your current package, you can add them at any time by upgrading.
+:::
+
+
+
+### Log files
+
+Is a technical problem occurring and you are unsure about its cause? A first possible solution strategy is to check the **Log files**. These files contain a lot of information about the server, such as current events, hints or error messages.
+
+Error messages in particular can help to identify and better understand the cause of a problem. Often, difficulties can be uncovered and resolved by taking a targeted look at the log files.
+
+:::warning
+The information found there does not help or you do not understand it? Don't worry! In this case, we are also daily available in support. Just create a **[Ticket](https://zap-hosting.com/en/customer/support/)** and explain your problem to us. We will look at it as quickly as possible and help you to solve the problem accordingly! :)
+:::
+
+
+### Event log
+
+The **Event Log** provides you with a comprehensive overview of all activities related to server administration. Here you can track at any time when a server started, stopped or crashed, as well as when updates, backups or new installations were performed.
+
+![](https://screensaver01.zap-hosting.com/index.php/s/xNzsaMbW5BS5KJC/preview)
+
+
+
+### Live Console
+
+The **Live Console** offers you a real-time view of all current events on your server. Here you can see information about the activities of the players as well as possible error messages and system messages. This overview allows you to get a comprehensive view of what is happening on your server and to detect possible problems at an early stage.
+
+![](https://screensaver01.zap-hosting.com/index.php/s/dktDADkq3bzG3F6/preview)
+
+Additionally to monitoring the events, you can also send commands directly to the server in the **Live Console**. This can be useful to adjust settings, perform certain actions, or respond quickly to problems that arise.
+
+
+
+### Service Interruptions
+
+Your server was temporarily offline and you can't explain why? A look into the event log and log files did not provide any information either? It could be that the cause of the problem does not lie directly with your server, but with the host system on which your server is operated.
+
+If our monitoring system detects a general interruption, our technicians are automatically notified and take care of the problem as soon as possible.
+
+In this section you will find an overview of the interruptions history of the host system on which your game server service is running. You can find more information and the latest version of our service status on our new [status page](https://status.zap-hosting.com/).
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+## Settings
+
+In the **Settings** section, you will find all the necessary pages for configuring your server. The available options for configuring your server are listed in detail below.
+
+
+
+### Settings
+
+Under the settings you will find an overview of the most common setting options for your server. These also include a short explanation. The use of the settings page is especially recommended for newcomers to server administration.
+
+If you are more confident and want to make more precise changes, we recommend using the Config Editor instead. You can find more information about this in the **Configs** category.
+
+
+
+### Configs
+
+The config file editor allows you to edit the configuration files directly from the website in the classic way, without the simplified view. This option allows you to customize the settings of your server and configure them according to your personal preferences.
+
+By using the editor, you get direct access to all available options and can customize them precisely. This is especially useful for advanced users who want full control over their server settings and know exactly what changes they want to make.
+
+:::warning
+Have you noticed that some of your changes are partially overwritten? Please be aware that certain option values are taken from the settings page. If you want to make these changes directly in the config, you must first disable the relevant options on the settings page.
+:::
+
+
+### Games
+
+Under **Games** you always have the possibility to change the game variant of your existing game or to install another game in general.  Games with the same slot price can be selected directly under **Available Games**. For all other games an adjustment of the slot price is required first. More information about this can be found in the [Game Change](gameserver-gameswitch.md) guide.
+
+![](https://screensaver01.zap-hosting.com/index.php/s/xkkECw7o52fAMWk/preview)
+
+
+
+### Versions
+
+Under **Versions** you have the possibility to view and manage the current version of your game server. Here you can update to the latest version at any time or activate automatic updates to ensure that your server is always up to date.
+
+![](https://screensaver01.zap-hosting.com/index.php/s/BH2JzyRHTeLdKHz/preview)
+
+Moreover, you can also enable the email notification feature for automatic updates to keep you informed about updates and ensure that you are always up-to-date.
+
+
+
+### Scheduled Tasks
+
+Create scheduled tasks that run automatically at defined times to automate various processes on your server. You can set whether a task should run once or repeat as needed. Supported task types include starting, stopping or restarting services, restarting the server if it’s online, creating backups or executing custom commands. 
+
+![](https://screensaver01.zap-hosting.com/index.php/s/P6DeWiRC3tDqG2z/preview)
+
+### Restart planner
+
+Do you want to schedule server restarts at specific times? The Restart Planner allows you to set up scheduled automatic restarts of your game server. With this feature, you can set up restarts at specific times or at regular intervals.
+
+![](https://screensaver01.zap-hosting.com/index.php/s/Y6WciDS7YP98P4m/preview)
+
+### DNS settings
+With the ZAP DNS settings, you can create easy-to-remember addresses for your service. You can either use a subdomain of one of our domains or you can create a DNS entry on your own domains and thus have an address that can be better associated with you as a person.
+![](https://screensaver01.zap-hosting.com/index.php/s/tM5FGTHRSbZA5rN/preview)
+
+## Tools
+
+In the **Tools** section of your navigation panel, you will find a range of sub-items that will help you manage your server. These include **FTP Browser**, **Databases**, and **Backups**. In the following, you will receive a detailed introduction to these different areas.
+
+
+
+### FTP-Browser
+
+Using the **FTP Browser**, you will get all the necessary information to establish a connection to the FTP access. The FTP access allows you direct access to the files of your game server. We recommend using an external FTP program such as **Filezilla** or **WinSCP** for optimal use. If you are not familiar with how to use FTP, then taking a look at the [Access via FTP](gameserver-ftpaccess.md) guide may help you.
+
+![](https://screensaver01.zap-hosting.com/index.php/s/sX85i9HyzR9wmAM/preview)
+
+**FileZilla:**  FileZilla ist der wohl einfachste und bekannteste FTP-Client. Einfach installieren, starten und in der oberen Leiste deine Zugangsdaten eingeben, die du auf dieser Seite etwas weiter oben findest. Nach einem schnellen Klick auf "Verbinden" bist du direkt am Server angemeldet und kannst die Dateien verwalten.
+
+**WinSCP:**  WinSCP ist eigentlich für SCP und SFTP (die verschlüsselten Abkömmlinge des Dateiübertragungsprotokolls FTP) gedacht, kann aber genau so gut mit dem normalen FTP umgehen. Das Programm ist etwas umfangreicher als FileZilla und eignet sich eher für fortgeschrittene User.
+
+
+
+### Databases
+
+In addition to our game server products, we also offer 10 included databases. These databases are necessary, for example, when data needs to be stored in a database. Under **Databases**, you can create a database and view the access credentials. You also have the option to activate the backup option and import existing database backups.
+
+![](https://screensaver01.zap-hosting.com/index.php/s/WFLwCbZSQfYjrmD/preview)
+
+
+
+### Backups
+
+Under **Backups**, you have the option to create both manual and automatic backups for your server and its associated database. This makes it easier to recover your data in case of any problems or data loss.
+
+In the settings, you can specify whether backups should be created automatically and whether this should be done daily or weekly. Additionally, you can decide whether the oldest backups should be deleted if necessary, such as when the available storage space becomes limited.
+
+![](https://screensaver01.zap-hosting.com/index.php/s/nm9za5LTMEcNsga/preview)
+
+We provide 10 GB of storage space on the storage server for backups for our game server products by default. If you need more storage space, it can be upgraded for a fee. This way you ensure that you always have enough space for your backups and can still access older backups if necessary.
+
+## Further Links
+In the **Further Links** section, you will find further links that are relevant to your product. 
+
+### Frequently Asked Questions
+The **Frequently Asked Questions** section provides an overview of the most commonly asked questions from our customers. Here, you will find helpful answers and detailed information on various topics to help you quickly and efficiently.
+
+### ZAP-Hosting Documentation
+We offer extensive documentation for our products, which serves as a knowledge base for the most frequently asked questions and concerns. There you will find various guides and help on different topics that will assist you in using and managing your product.
+
+![](https://screensaver01.zap-hosting.com/index.php/s/n48ct6aZBrNq7eT/preview)
+
+### News
+The **News** provides you with a comprehensive overview of all announcements and news related to your service. Here you will find important information on various aspects such as:
+
+- Changes of the service for example by updates or new features
+- Announcements about possible maintenance or technical problems
+- Special offers and promotions that give you exclusive benefits or discounts
+- Other relevant information that may be relevant to the use of your service
+
+By checking the **News** regularly, you'll stay informed and be able to adjust your service accordingly to get the most out of your server.
+
+<InlineVoucher />

docs/vserver-windows-rdp-port.md

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+---
+id: vserver-windows-rdp-port
+title: "VPS: Change Windows RDP port"
+description: "Explore how to change the Windows RDP port  → Learn more now"
+sidebar_label: Change RDP port
+services:
+  - vserver
+---
+
+import InlineVoucher from '@site/src/components/InlineVoucher';
+
+
+
+## Introduction
+
+Remote Desktop Protocol uses port 3389 by default. This port is widely known and frequently targeted by automated scans. Changing the RDP port can reduce unwanted connection attempts and improve basic security exposure.
+
+<InlineVoucher />
+
+
+
+## Change RDP port in the registry
+
+Log in to the server locally or through an existing Remote Desktop connection. Open the Run dialog using **Win + R**, enter `regedit`, and confirm to open the Registry Editor. Navigate to the following registry path:
+
+```
+HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
+ └─ SYSTEM
+    └─ CurrentControlSet
+       └─ Control
+          └─ Terminal Server
+             └─ WinStations
+                └─ RDP-Tcp
+```
+
+Locate the registry entry named **PortNumber**. Change the value format to **Decimal** and enter the desired new port number. A port above 1024 that is not already used by another service is recommended. After applying the change, close the Registry Editor.
+
+## Adjust Windows Firewall rules
+
+The new RDP port must be allowed through Windows Firewall. Open **Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security** and navigate to the inbound rules section.
+
+Modify the existing Remote Desktop rule or create a new inbound rule that allows TCP traffic on the newly configured port. Ensure the rule allows the connection and is applied to the required network profiles.
+
+## Restart service to apply changes
+
+The port change becomes active only after restarting the Remote Desktop Services or rebooting the system. A full server restart is recommended to ensure the configuration is applied consistently.
+
+## Connect using the new port
+
+When establishing a new Remote Desktop connection, the port must be specified explicitly by appending it to the IP address or hostname. Example:
+
+```
+203.0.113.10:3390
+```
+
+## Conclusion
+
+Changing the Windows RDP port reduces exposure to automated scans and unauthorized connection attempts. The process involves updating the Windows Registry, allowing the new port in the firewall, and restarting the system or services.
+
+After completion, access should be verified immediately and the configured port should be documented to avoid future connection issues.  For further questions or assistance, please don't hesitate to contact our support team, which is available daily to assist you! 🙂
+
+<InlineVoucher />