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title: "Getting Started with fps.ms"
description: "Learn how to get started with fps.ms. Step-by-step guides for beginners."
url: https://fps.ms/docs/getting-started
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# Getting Started

Basic guides to help you get started with fps.ms hosting services

- [How to Create Your First Server](https://fps.ms/docs/getting-started/how-to-create-first-server.md): Learn how to create your first free FPS.ms game server in minutes. Follow step-by-step deployment and know when it’s ready to play fast.
- [How Server Renewal Works](https://fps.ms/docs/getting-started/how-server-renewal-works.md): Learn how fps.ms free server renewal works, suspended state behavior, and 28-day file retention. Renew on time to keep access and avoid deletion.
- [Setting a Password](https://fps.ms/docs/getting-started/setting-a-password.md): Learn how to set a panel password after Discord signup so you can use SFTP. Follow the reset email steps and secure your account with 2FA.
- [Connecting to SFTP](https://fps.ms/docs/getting-started/connecting-to-sftp.md): Learn to connect to your FPS.ms server via SFTP using FileZilla. Configure host, port 2022, and credentials for secure file transfers fast.
- [Uploading Files](https://fps.ms/docs/getting-started/uploading-files.md): Learn to upload files to your FPS.ms server via the panel or SFTP with FileZilla, including size limits and steps to transfer files faster.
- [Creating Schedules](https://fps.ms/docs/getting-started/creating-schedules.md): Learn how to create Pterodactyl schedules in the FPS.ms panel to automate commands, restarts, and shutdowns using cron timing for your game server.
- [Creating Subusers](https://fps.ms/docs/getting-started/creating-subusers.md): Learn to create Pterodactyl subusers in the FPS.ms panel and assign permissions for shared server management. Invite teammates to manage servers faster.

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