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What Server Manager is, what you need to bring, what it does and doesn't change about your server.
- What is Server Manager?
A web app that runs your server through plain English. Connect a Linux server, then deploy websites, install WordPress, manage databases, and configure email — all via a chat interface.
- Do I need to know Linux to use Server Manager?
No. Server Manager is designed for people who don't want to live in a terminal. You'll see commands, but Faro explains them in plain English and runs them for you after you approve.
- Which Linux distros work with Server Manager?
Ubuntu and Debian are the primary targets. Fedora, Rocky, Alma, and openSUSE Leap work for most recipes — some edges still rough.
- Can I use Server Manager with my existing VPS?
Yes. Any Linux server with SSH access works — VPS, dedicated, bare-metal, or home server. No special agent installed; connect with the IP, username, and SSH key (or password); deploy as if it were fresh. Existing nginx, Apache, or Traefik setups are detected and can be migrated to Caddy with a one-click recipe.
- Will Server Manager break my server?
Every destructive command requires your explicit approval. Files are auto-backed up to .helm-backup/ before being replaced. SSH credentials never leave your session memory; nothing persists on Server Manager's side after you disconnect.
- What is Faro?
The AI agent inside Server Manager. Faro reads your chat messages, proposes commands to run on your server, and explains what each one does. You approve; Faro runs them.