Server Connection Guide

This guide explains how to connect to your production server using the new server:connect command.

Setup

1. Add the server IP to your .env file:

   # Add these lines to your .env file
   SERVER_IP=10.0.0.1
   SERVER_USER=root
   

2. If you don't have a .env file, create one:

   # Copy from example if available, or create manually
   cp .env.example .env
   # Then edit .env and add the server configuration
   

Usage

Connect to your server:

./run server:connect

This will: - Check that the SERVER_IP environment variable is set - Display a connection message - Establish an SSH connection to your server

Security Notes

• Never commit the actual IP address to version control
• The IP address is stored in the .env file (which is gitignored), not in the code
• Make sure your SSH keys are properly configured on the server
• Consider using a non-root user for better security practices

Troubleshooting

If you get a "SERVER_IP is not set in .env file" error: 1. Make sure you have a .env file in your project root 2. Check that SERVER_IP is defined in your .env file 3. Verify the .env file syntax (no spaces around the = sign)

If SSH connection fails: 1. Verify your SSH keys are added to the server 2. Check that the IP address is correct 3. Ensure the server is accessible from your network