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How to Automatically Restart Your Terraria Server With Scheduled Tasks

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Automatically restarting your Terraria server on a schedule helps clear memory buildup, prevents lag, and keeps the server running smoothly for all players.

1. Log In to Your Panel

2. Select the ‘Schedules’ Tab

From the left navigation menu, select the ‘Schedules’ tab.

Selecting the Schedules tab from the Cybrancee control panel sidebar.

3. Create a Schedule

Select the ‘Create schedule’ button in the top-right corner.

Selecting the Create schedule button in the Cybrancee panel.

4. Edit the Schedule

In the configuration window, configure the settings for your automated restart schedule.

Configuring the schedule settings in the Create new schedule window.

5. Enter the Schedule Name

In the ‘Schedule name’ field, enter a recognizable identifier such as ‘Automated Server Restart’.

Entering Automated Server Restart in the schedule name field.

6. Select the ‘Easy-Mode’ Button

This option will allow you to configure time intervals more easily.

Selecting Easy Mode for scheduling automated restarts.

7. Enter the Time Interval at Which the Restarts Will Occur

Set your desired restart time using the dropdown menus (for example, set ‘Minute’ to ‘Once’ and ‘Hour’ to ‘Every Day at 6:00 AM’).

Setting the time interval dropdown menus for the automated restart.

8. Make Sure the ‘Schedule Enabled’ Option Is Checked

Ensure the ‘Schedule Enabled’ toggle is turned on, then select ‘Create schedule’.

Enabling the schedule toggle and selecting Create schedule.

9. Add the Restart Power Action Task

Select ‘New Task’, set the ‘Action’ to ‘Send power action’ and ‘Payload’ to ‘Restart the server’, then select ‘Create Task’.

Adding the restart power action task to the schedule.

10. Start Your Server

Navigate back to the ‘Console’ tab and ensure your server is running. Your automated schedule will now execute at the configured time.

Selecting the Start button in the server console to run the Terraria server.

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