# Creating a new server in Oysape

This process lets you efficiently manage multiple servers and their credentials, providing quick access through Oysape's easy-to-use interface. The ability to save and reuse credentials, along with options to add tags and startup tasks, makes it a powerful tool for server management and DevOps workflows.

* The main Oysape interface lists existing servers on the left sidebar. To add a new server, click the "…" icon and choose "Add a new server" in the dropdown menu.
    
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* This opens a "New Server" tab in the main workspace area. Here, you'll need to fill in the following details:
    
    * Server Name: Enter a unique name for your server
        
    * Hostname: Provide the IP address or domain name which could be defined in your `hosts` file
        
    * Port: Default is set to 22 (standard SSH port)
        
    * Tags: Add relevant tags to categorize your server (e.g., "aws" for Amazon Web Services)
        
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* Please note that login credentials are managed separately in \[My Credentials\] and are not stored within the server settings. Credentials are specific to your device and are never uploaded or stored outside of it.
    
* After filling in the required information, you can click "Save" to create the server, or "Run it" to immediately run a task on the server.
    
* Once saved, the new server will appear on the left sidebar with its assigned tags.
    
* To manage credentials for the new server, click on the "Credential" option when hovering over the server name.
    
* This opens a "Choose Credential" dialogue where you can add, remove, or select existing credentials for the server. The dialogue shows a list of available credentials, their types (e.g., Private Key), and options to choose, edit, or delete each credential.
    
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* After setting up the credentials, you can connect to the server. Here are a few options:
    
    * Enter `@` in the quick search bar, choose the server
        
    * Use the quick access toolbar at the bottom of the server item, which includes options for Run Task, Terminal, Edit, Delete, and other tools
        
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