Devlog

Updated node selection scripts for server creation.

Updated scripts to automatically stop server creation in case of stock depletion.

Updated the /create-server page to display stock status.

Updated the dashboard to display stock status.

Reduced the cooldown for updating the server creation node selector from 600 seconds (10 minutes) to 5 seconds.

Integrated theme support (dark & light) into the page source code.

Added theme toggle button in the header menu.

Display region/node information on server cards.

Removed certain advertisements deemed 'too intrusive' from the site UI.

Nodes are now considered 'overloaded' at 80% of allocatable RAM, providing greater buffer on physical capacity.

Extended session timeout from 30 minutes to 45 minutes.

Remaining session time is now calculated based on the value stored in the database.

Added CAPTCHA to the session renewal button (anti-bot measure).

Reduced the maximum number of servers per user from 3 to 2.

Fixed various UI defects.

Added a system of security key rotation authentication for all internal services.

Introduced operating regions system (GLOBAL, FR, POLAND, AMERICA, ASIA) as a core user account property.

Added operating_region column to users database table with default value set to GLOBAL.

User accounts are now associated with an explicit operating region used for feature availability and infrastructure rules.

Implemented operating region selector during account configuration (user-driven, non-IP-based).

Feature availability is now dynamically filtered based on the user's operating region.

All existing user accounts were safely migrated to the GLOBAL operating region.

Inactive server deletion script.

Added server deletion queue.

Server creation script now creates servers on the least loaded node.

Added a script that automatically calculates the least loaded node.

Updated the TOS to inform users that inactive servers older than 14 days are automatically deleted.

Updated the server creation page (/create-server) with a new design and layout.

Added Folia server software.

Added NeoForge server software.

Added Fabric server software.

Started saving last server session date in the database.

Updated the database schema to include last server session date.

Added new section 'Loaders & Modpacks' on the homepage (/home).

Added new informational pages: How It Works, FAQ, Server Locations, About Us and Contact.

Completely redesigned and rewrote the Legal page (/legal).

Updated the Privacy Policy page (/privacy-policy) to include Google AdSense and Google Analytics integration and to better explain the use of cookies and trackers.

Added public documentation archive page (/docs).

Added live statistics page (/stats).

Increased session duration from 30 to 45 minutes.

Deployed new node nd6 in Marseille (France).

Prepared deployment of node nd5 in Paris (France) – coming very soon.

Integrated Google Analytics to better understand user behavior and improve the platform faster.

Completed Google AdSense integration – currently awaiting Google validation.

Started development of the new File Manager and Console v2.

Reduced server list refresh time from 2 to 1 second.

Fixed the server shutdown system for servers with no active sessions.

Improved the user profile page (/profile) with a cleaner and more functional design.

Added Pterodactyl account management page (/manage-ptero-account).

Users can now change their email address from the client area.

Added support for a display name (separate from username).

Added the ability to change the Pterodactyl password directly from the client area.

Updated all legal documents (Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, etc.).

Added native Forge Mod Loader support in the server software selection during server creation.

Refactored API endpoint file structure for better organization within the client area codebase.

Redesigned the UI/UX of the patch notes page (/dev-blog).

Implemented a script to ensure servers are properly shut down after a session ends, preventing them from staying online.

Fixed the server counter in the dashboard to accurately reflect active servers.

Added a 'How It Works' page to explain the service functionality.

Added an FAQ page to address common user questions.

Added a 'Server Locations' page to detail hosting locations.

Added a modal prompting users to join the FreeMCHost Discord community.

Added a modal encouraging users to leave a review on Trustpilot.

Modified server configurations to improve load balancing across the infrastructure.

Added a 'Dev Blog' page to list patch notes and development updates.

Migrated the dashboard to the main domain for a unified user experience.

Prepared implementation of Google Ads to diversify revenue streams.