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Idle sleep and wake troubleshooting
Tell normal free-server sleep apart from suspension or a crash and bring the server back correctly.
freeidlesleepstoppedwaketroubleshooting
A stopped free server is not automatically suspended. Normal idle sleep leaves the service active and preserves its files. Suspension blocks operation because a renewal or policy requirement was not met; a crash starts and then exits because the server software failed.
| Symptom | Likely cause | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Stopped, active, managed hostname waits | Normal idle sleep | Keep the client connected while it wakes, or press Start in Victus Panel. |
| Suspended badge or renewal warning | Missed renewal | Renew from Victus Panel before deletion. |
| Starts and immediately stops | Application crash | Read the last Console lines and fix the reported error. |
| Direct IP stays offline | Waiting Proxy bypassed | Use the managed hostname shown by Victus. |
Sleep does not reset renewal
Starting, stopping, sleeping or waking a server does not move its renewal deadline. Power state and free-service eligibility are separate.
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