Auto-Shutdown Feature

Automatically stop your Game Save when no one is playing to save 60-80% on costs. Your server starts back up instantly when you want to continue your build.

Smart Cost Optimization

The Auto-Shutdown feature monitors player connections and automatically shuts down your Game Save when no one is playing. When you want to play again, just click "Start" and you're back working on your build within minutes.

60-80% Savings

Only pay when you're actually playing

Automatic Operation

Set it once and forget it — works in the background

Instant Restart

One-click restart when you're ready to play again

How Auto-Shutdown Works

Auto-Shutdown monitors your Game Save for player activity. When no players are connected for a set period, it saves your progress and safely shuts down the server to stop billing.

Activity Monitoring

  1. System checks for connected players every minute
  2. When last player disconnects, timer starts
  3. Configurable delay (5 minutes to 24 hours)
  4. Game is automatically saved
  5. Server shuts down gracefully
  6. Billing stops immediately

Quick Restart Process

  1. Click "Start" button in your dashboard
  2. Server allocates hardware (30 seconds)
  3. Game loads from your last save (1-2 minutes)
  4. Health checks pass and billing resumes
  5. Connect and continue exactly where you left off
Multiplayer and Auto-Shutdown

Auto-Shutdown works great with multiplayer games. The system tracks all connected players and only shuts down when everyone has left.

Multiplayer Benefits
  • • Tracks all players, not just the host
  • • Only shuts down when everyone leaves
  • • Works with drop-in/drop-out gameplay
  • • Saves money for the whole group
  • • No coordination needed — fully automatic
Group Coordination Tips
  • • Set up Discord notifications for starts/stops
  • • Use longer delays for casual groups
  • • Consider scheduled start times for regular sessions
  • • Communicate when stepping away briefly
Auto-Shutdown Configuration

Customize Auto-Shutdown behavior to match your play style and preferences. Fine-tune the timing and conditions for optimal savings.

Shutdown after:

Available shutdown delay options:

5 minutes30 minutes2 hours10 hours24 hours

Choosing Your Delay Time

Shorter delays save more money but may shut down during short breaks. Longer delays are more forgiving but save less.

Ready to Start Saving with Auto-Shutdown?

Auto-Shutdown is one of the most effective ways to reduce your Game Save costs. Enable it today and start saving immediately!