> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.creepercloud.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quickstart to Creepercloud

> Your guide to launching a FREE 24/7 Minecraft server with Creepercloud

<Note>
  Get your free Minecraft server up and running in minutes with this quickstart guide!
</Note>

## Getting Started

<Steps>
  <Step title="Visit the Client Portal">
    Head over to our [client portal](https://control.creepercloud.com) to create your server.

    <Frame>
      ![Client Portal Homepage](https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/core-link/images/portal-homepage.png)
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Log in to the Control Panel">
    Use the email associated with your Discord account. A password was generated when you signed up.

    <Tabs>
      <Tab title="Existing Users">
        1. Go to [Control Panel](https://control.creepercloud.io/)
        2. Enter your email address and password to log in.
      </Tab>

      <Tab title="Forgot Password">
        Click the **Reset Password** button on the [Password reset](https://deploy.creepercloud.io/panel) to generate a new password.

        <Frame>
          ![Password Reset](https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/core-link/images/password-reset.png)
        </Frame>
      </Tab>

      <Tab title="New Users">
        If you haven't registered yet:

        1. Login at [Deploy](https://deploy.creepercloud.io)
                   <Frame>
                     ![deploy](https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/core-link/images/password-reset.png)
                   </Frame>
        2. Go to [Create server](https://deploy.creepercloud.io/create)
                   <Frame>
                     ![Create Deploy](https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/core-link/images/password-reset.png)
                   </Frame>
        3. Then go to [Password reset](https://deploy.creepercloud.io/panel) to get your password and email
                   <Frame>
                     ![Password Reset](https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/core-link/images/password-reset.png)
                   </Frame>
        4. Then go to [Control Panel](https://control.creepercloud.io/)
                   <Frame>
                     ![Control Panel](https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/core-link/images/password-reset.png)
                   </Frame>
      </Tab>
    </Tabs>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Free Resources

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="2GB RAM" icon="memory" color="#4CAF50">
    Sufficient memory for small to medium servers
  </Card>

  <Card title="5GB Disk Space" icon="hard-drive" color="#2196F3">
    Store your world data, plugins, and mods
  </Card>

  <Card title="75% CPU Allocation" icon="microchip" color="#FF9800">
    Smooth performance for you and your friends
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Want More Resources?

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Earn Rewards">
    Complete tasks in your dashboard to earn additional resources:

    * Join our Discord
    * Refer friends
    * Participate in community events
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Premium Upgrades">
    Visit our [service store](https://deploy.creepercloud.io/shop) for premium upgrades:

    * Additional RAM
    * More storage space
    * Dedicated CPU cores
    * Priority support
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Tip>
  Even the free tier servers are online 24/7! No need to worry about your server shutting down when you're not online.
</Tip>