> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.synteq.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.synteq.com/dedicated-servers/server-management/adding-notes-to-a-server.md). # Adding notes to a server ## What can notes be used for? Notes provide a flexible way to save information about your dedicated server directly within the Metal management panel. For example within the standard notes, you can save important commands that you commonly use, or note down the configuration of your software, and how to modify it. The text in the general description will show up in your server list view, and can be used to label servers with for example: `Database Server` or `Web Server` ## How to add short/general description? ### 1. Select the server to which you'd like to add notes to. You can do this by clicking the server's name on [Metal](https://metal.crunchbits.com/).

### 2. Go to the Notes tab Then click on the `Notes` tab

### 3. Enter the short description Afterward, enter the short description into the outlined box below.

Then save the changes by clicking the `Update` button.

### 4. Verify that the short description shows up in the server list Go back to [Metal](https://metal.crunchbits.com/), and you should now see the short description!

## How to manage standard notes on a server? ### 1. Select the server of which you'd like to manage notes You can do this by clicking the server's name on [Metal](https://metal.crunchbits.com/).

### 2. Go to the Notes tab Then click on the `Notes` tab

### Adding notes #### 1. Enter your note Enter it into the text box outlined below. {% hint style="info" %} You can also mark a note as important, which will make it stick to the top of the notes {% endhint %}

#### 2. Save the note Then save your note by clicking the `Add Note` button.

### Editing a note #### 1. Start the editing process Click on the edit button found on the bottom right of the note.

#### 2. Edit the note in the text box In here, you can add additional text, modify the existing text, or delete parts of the text.

#### 3. Save the note Click on the `Update Note` button found on the right bottom of the note

### Deleting a note #### 1. Delete the note Click on the trashcan icon found on the bottom right of the note.

#### 2. Confirm the deletion of the note Here, you'll need to click on the `Delete` button as outlined below

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