Overcast Docs / BasicOperations / create-server
» Creating a new server
In order to create a new server choose the Application you want to work with and click the plus icon on the right side.

This will start a guided procedure to configure and launch the server.
» Step 1. Region and Server Type

Here you can choose which Region to use and what type of server to launch, SmartFoxServer 2X in this example.
» Step 2. Name and Tier
Next give the server a name, a description (optional) and choose one of the available tiers. More information on tiers is available on the service pricing page.

At the bottom of the screen we also have an option for selecting an existing server snapshot and use it as a template for the new server. For the moment we can skip the step and proceed normally.
» Step 3. Software Configuration
Here we choose the SmartFoxServer version to install and a custom admin password. The latter will be used to connect to the instance via it's AdminTool. Make sure to choose a secure enough combination of characters and symbols.

At the bottom of the screen we also have an option for selecting an existing server snapshot and use it as a template for the new server. For the moment we can skip the step and proceed normally.
» Step 4. Billing Plan
Finally, the last step summarizes all the settings and let us choose a payment modality. You will be able to get different levels of discount based on the number of prepaid months.

Once confirmed Overcast will launch the server and redirect you to the server's details page, where you can see the status of the installation, public and private addresses and lots more.
» Quick testing the server

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SmartFoxServer 2X:
- Name: admin
- Password: -the one you provided-
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MySQL:
- Name: root
- Password: -the one you provided-