Host Management

VPN Host Management Guide

Table of Contents

• Overview
• Creating a Host
• Managing Hosts
• Security Guidelines
• Troubleshooting

Overview

The Host Management system provides a centralized interface for managing multiple x-ui servers. This guide covers host creation, management, and maintenance procedures.

Creating a Host

Prerequisites

Before creating a new host, you need:

• Running x-ui server
• Server domain name or IP address
• Access credentials
• Correct port numbers

Step-by-Step Creation

1. Navigate to the Hosts section in the left sidebar
2. Click the purple CREATE button
3. Fill in the required fields:

Field	Description	Example
Name	Host identifier	us-east-server
Domain	Server domain	server1.example.com
Type	Connection type	Select from dropdown
IP	Server IP address	192.168.1.1
Port	Connection port	443
Username	Auth username	admin
Password	Secure password	********
API Path	x-ui panel API path	/panel/api
HostZones	Server zone	Select from dropdown

Configuration Options

Basic Settings:

Name: us-east-1
Domain: vpn1.example.com
Type: Standard
IP: 192.168.1.100
Port: 443
API Path: /panel/api
HostZones: US-East

Additional Options:

• Enable: Toggle to activate host
• Master: Toggle for master server status

Managing Hosts

Dashboard Overview

The host management dashboard shows:

• ID
• Name
• Domain
• IP
• MASTER status
• Enable status
• Modified date
• Action buttons

Host Actions

View Host Details

• Click any host row to expand details
• Shows complete configuration
• Displays current status

Edit Host

1. Click the pencil icon (✏️)
2. Update necessary fields
3. Click SUBMIT to save

Delete Host

1. Click the trash icon (🗑️)
2. Confirm deletion
3. Wait for success message

Copy Configuration

1. Click the copy icon (📄)
2. Modify needed fields
3. Submit as new host

Filtering and Display

Search Options:

• Use search bar for quick filtering
• Filter by name, domain, or IP
• Sort by creation date

Security Guidelines

Password Requirements

Strong passwords should include:

• Minimum 12 characters
• Uppercase letters
• Lowercase letters
• Numbers
• Special characters

Access Control

Best practices:

1. Regular host audits
2. Limited master access
3. Connection log reviews
4. Regular updates

Security Checklist

• Strong passwords set
• Regular backups configured
• SSL/TLS enabled
• Firewall rules reviewed
• Access logs monitored

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Connection Failures

Problem: Unable to connect to host
Solutions:
1. Verify IP and port
2. Check firewall settings
3. Confirm API path
4. Validate credentials

Authentication Errors

Problem: Authentication failed
Solutions:
1. Check username/password
2. Verify API path
3. Confirm server status
4. Review error logs

Maintenance

Regular Tasks

Weekly checks:

• Monitor host status
• Review connections
• Update configurations
• Backup settings
• Check resources

Additional Resources

• X-UI Documentation