Preparation
MGSM requests that you prepare the following before getting started. While not technically required, it will make the onboarding process much smoother and quicker.
Please feel free to skip this page if you're intimidated by the amount of information requested, or if you're not sure about some of the items. You can always come back to this page later, or ask for help in the MGSM Discord server.
Information required
Before you start the onboarding process, please make sure you have the following information ready:
| Item | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Game-server or community | The name of your game-server or community. This can be anything you like, but it should be (somewhat) unique to you and easy to remember. | My Awesome Game Server |
| URLs | The URL(s) on which you would like to use MGSM. Please note: MGSM does not require you to purchase a domain name, and you are free to use any x.mgsm.io subdomain (if it is available). | (www.)example.com, api.example.com, cms.example.com |
| Currency | The currency you would like to use for your instance. (e.g. USD, EUR, GBP) | USD or $ |
| Email address | A valid email address that you have access to - this will be used for account verification and communication. Make sure you use this email address during the onboarding process. | [email protected] |
| Webhook URLs | URLs to which MGSM will send notifications for various events. You can find more information about webhooks in the documentation. Currently only supports Discord webhooks. | https://discord.com/api/webhooks/... |
Next steps
That's it! You're all set to start the onboarding process. If you have all the information above, you're ready to get started. If you're missing something, don't worry - you can always come back to this page later. Alternative, keep reading to prepare even more.
Extras (optional)
If you would like to save additional time during the onboarding process, you can also prepare the following:
Skip this section if you're not very technical, or if something here isn't immediately clear to you. We will review this information with you during the onboarding process, and assist you with the setup.
1. Discord Application
MGSM uses Discord for authentication and communication. If you would like to use MGSM, you will need to create a Discord application. We have documented the process in this guide.
2. Steam API Key
If you would like to use Steam authentication, you will need to create a Steam API key. You can find more information about this in the documentation.
3. CFTools Access Grant
If you would like to use CFTools integration (server status, priority queue, etc.), you will need to provide us with an access grant. You can read more about this process here.
4. Domain, DNS, and SSL/TLS configuration (advanced)
MGSM uses Cloudflare for DNS and SSL/TLS. If you would like to use your own domain name, you will need to set up a Cloudflare account and configure your DNS settings. We created detailed instructions to help you with this process - please note that we will guide you through this process during the onboarding process, you are not required to do this yourself.