Panel 26.23.0 Update Change Log

A huge update has now rolled out on our panel. It comes with a load of QoL changes, new features, and big under the hood changes making the panel feel more snappy. This is also the first update in our new version system, you can find out more here https://www.kinetichosting.com/blog/kinetic-news/changes-to-how-we-update-our-panel

Overall

Added:

• We can now send notifications to each node to warn about major maintenance, such as hardware upgrades, IP changes, or downtime that we know is going to last a long time.

• New notification bell at the top lets you know about any pending notifications.

• Under-the-hood changes now mean the panel should be more responsive and load faster.

• Updates no longer always take down the panel, instead adding a small banner at the bottom asking you to reload the panel if you're on an older version.

Dashboard

• UI has been cleaned up and improved.

• Dashboard now pulls live information without the need for a reload.

Login Page

• Login page has a new style.

• Users can now sign up via the login page.

Player Manager

Added:

• New modal now warns users that the manager will not work if the server is in offline mode.

Fixed:

• Error 500 showing when viewing stats on some versions.

• Error showing when you haven't created a world yet.

Modpack Manager

Added:

• New modpack import button.

• Information modal about your installed modpack.

Changed:

• Restyled the install box so it better fits larger names and icons.

Fixed:

• World file is now deleted after the new instance is created, not before.

• Some modpacks being listed as separate modpacks for each version.

• Some modpacks not showing on first load.

• Some modpacks missing their icons.

• Some modpacks not updating the installed modpack status.

• Issue where the installed modpack wouldn't change after being imported.

Version Installer

Changed:

• Small UI rework.

Quick Installer

Changed:

• Small UI rework.

File Manager

Added:

• Our games team can now pin files in the root directory, allowing us to pin common files so you no longer need to go hunting for them.

• Send to Server button to send files to other servers you own.

• Copy Download URL button.

• Reworked favourite/pinned file system.

• Copy File Path button.

• New bulk update feature with the following additions:

  • (Bulk Update) Lowercase Names: Converts uppercase letters in selected file and folder names to lowercase.

  • (Bulk Update) Replace Text in Names: Finds a letter, word, or symbol in selected names and replaces it.

  • (Bulk Update) Trim Name Spaces: Removes leading and trailing spaces from selected names.

  • (Bulk Update) Spaces to Dashes: Replaces whitespace in selected names with -.

  • (Bulk Update) Spaces to Underscores: Replaces whitespace in selected names with _.

  • (Bulk Update) Add Prefix: Adds text to the start of selected names.

  • (Bulk Update) Add Suffix: Adds text before the file extension, or at the end for names without extensions.

  • (Bulk Update) Find and Replace: Finds text inside editable selected files and replaces it.

  • (Bulk Update) Find and Delete Text: Finds a word or symbol inside editable selected files and removes it.

  • (Bulk Update) Delete Over Size: Deletes selected files larger than the chosen size.

  • (Bulk Update) Delete File Type: Deletes selected files matching one or more extensions, such as .log, .jar, or .zip.

  • (Bulk Update) Delete Empty Files: Deletes selected files that are 0 bytes.

  • (Bulk Update) Delete Older Than: Deletes selected files last modified before the chosen age in days.

Changed:

• Modpack Importer is no longer its own page and can now be found in the Modpack Manager.

• Modpack Importer now uses a new setup wizard to guide you through importing a modpack.

Fixed:

• Error incorrectly showing that pop-ups were blocked.

• Importer not updating the installed modpack status.

• Issues with some skipped mods not being shown.

Workspaces

• You can now unlock and move the top navigation around like a widget.

SFTP Info

Changed:

• New SFTP modal explains what SFTP is used for and includes links to recommended SFTP clients.

Transfers

Added:

• New modal explaining how you can move your server to Kinetic using our new SFTP transfer tool.

Mobile

Added:

• Node notification system.

• SFTP Info page.

Changed:

• Moved the Help icon from the bottom navigation bar to the top.

Fixed:

• Help menu no longer shows bugged text.