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title: Quick Start
description: Get up and running with Server Box in minutes
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Follow this quick start guide to connect to your first server and start monitoring.

## Step 1: Add a Server

1. Open Server Box
2. Tap the **+** button to add a new server
3. Fill in the server information:
   - **Name**: A friendly name for your server
   - **Host**: IP address or domain name
   - **Port**: SSH port (default: 22)
   - **User**: SSH username
   - **Password or Key**: Authentication method

4. Tap **Save** to add the server

## Step 2: Connect and Monitor

1. Tap on your server card to connect
2. The app will establish an SSH connection
3. You'll see real-time status for:
   - CPU usage
   - Memory (RAM) and Swap
   - Disk usage
   - Network speed

## Step 3: Explore Features

Once connected, you can:

- **Open Terminal**: Tap the terminal button for full SSH access
- **Browse Files**: Use SFTP to manage files
- **Manage Containers**: View and control Docker containers
- **View Processes**: Check running processes
- **Run Snippets**: Execute saved commands

## Tips

- **Biometric Authentication**: Enable Face ID / Touch ID / Fingerprint for quick access (mobile)
- **Home Screen Widgets**: Add server status widgets to your home screen (iOS/Android)
- **Background Running**: Keep connections alive in the background (Android)
