Summary
All BisectHosting game servers allow users to create separate instances of servers using the Instance Manager. This powerful tool will keep a server in its entirety in tact in another "instance," allowing server owners to switch between games and saves at a moment's notice. Switching between these saves can be done with a click of a button!
Where to Find the Instance Manager
1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.
2. Stop the server.
3. From the Home tab, edit the current Instance name or click Swap Instance.
4. The Instance Manager will open. Save and swap instances here.
5. Start the server. 
How to Use the Instance Manager on the BisectHosting Starbase Panel
1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.
2. Stop the server.
3. Under the Installed table, select Swap Game.
4. Pick the desired game.
5. Choose what to do with the current instance:
a. Delete Files
Replaces and deletes the current files and replaces them with the new instance.
b. Store existing files in an Empty Instance
Creates a new instance and saves the current files in a separate instance for later use.
| Note | The Instance Manager has a 15GB limit per game instance. If the game files exceed this limit (e.g., Ark servers), it is recommended to back up saves and create a new install instead. |
6. For creating a new instance, name the instance and choose the desired startup variables setting.
7. Once finished, press the Next button.
8. Click Confirm. 
9. Wait for the installation to finish. This may take a few minutes.
10. Start the server.
11. To change the current instance, go to the Home tab. 
12. Under Current Instance, choose Swap Instance.
13. From the desired Instance, press the Switch button.
Download or Delete an Instance using the ellipsis next to the Switch button.
14. Click Confirm.
15. Start the server. 
