# Advanced Usage

This guide covers workflows and techniques for users who want to get the most out of their Genie environment.

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## Working with Multiple Servers

If your plan supports multiple servers, you can separate your environments by purpose:

* **Development** — For building and testing
* **Staging** — For pre-production validation
* **Production** — For live applications

Each server operates independently with its own resources, files, and configuration. Switch between them from your dashboard.

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## Automating with Cron Jobs

Schedule recurring tasks to run automatically:

* Daily backups of critical data
* Log rotation and cleanup
* Health checks and monitoring pings
* Scheduled reports or notifications

Define cron jobs in your advanced settings using standard cron syntax.

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## SSH Access

On supported plans, connect directly to your Genie server from your local terminal:

```bash
ssh ubuntu@your-server.genie.deva.me
```

This allows you to use local tools, editors, and workflows while operating on your cloud environment.

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## API and Webhook Integration

Use API tokens to automate Genie operations programmatically. Set up webhooks to receive real-time notifications about server events.

This enables integration with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring dashboards, and external automation tools.

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## Custom Domains

Map your own domain to your Genie server for production applications. Genie handles DNS verification and SSL certificate provisioning automatically.

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## Performance Optimization

Monitor your server's resource usage and adjust allocation as needed:

* Use `htop` to identify resource-heavy processes
* Check disk usage with `df -h`
* Review memory consumption with `free -m`
* Scale your plan if you consistently approach resource limits

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## AI Rules for Advanced Workflows

Configure custom AI rules that match your development practices:

* Define coding standards the AI should follow
* Set technical preferences for languages and frameworks
* Create rules for deployment and review workflows
* Establish response formats that match your team's expectations