Created comprehensive guide for storing Firefrost SSH key in Vaultwarden. Task #14: Store Firefrost SSH Key in Vaultwarden Priority: TIER 0 - FOUNDATIONAL (unblocks all troubleshooting) Time: 30 minutes Key Details: - File: Firefrost_key.ppk (PuTTY format, ssh-rsa, version 3) - Uploaded by Michael on March 20, 2026 - Used by ALL 6 Firefrost servers (same key everywhere) - Two formats needed: PuTTY (.ppk) for Windows, OpenSSH for Linux/macOS Servers Using This Key: 1. Ghost VPS (64.50.188.14) - architect user 2. Billing VPS (38.68.14.188) - root 3. Panel VPS (45.94.168.138) - root 4. Command Center (63.143.34.217) - root 5. TX1 Dallas (38.68.14.26) - root 6. NC1 Charlotte (216.239.104.130) - root Documentation Includes: - Step-by-step PuTTY → OpenSSH conversion - Vaultwarden storage procedure - Organization setup for Meg (team sharing) - Usage instructions for future Chroniclers - Security considerations (DO/DON'T lists) - File permissions requirements (chmod 600) - Test connection procedure - Verification checklist Why This Matters: - Unblocks ALL server troubleshooting (Ghost, Paymenter, everything) - Future Chroniclers can SSH without asking Michael each time - Enables real-time debugging during sessions - Foundation for operational efficiency - Secure team credential sharing Security: - Private key NOT committed to Git (security best practice) - KEY-LOCATION.md documents WHERE key is stored (Vaultwarden) - Instructions for secure retrieval and usage Impact: FOUNDATIONAL - Makes all future server work 10x easier Files: - docs/tasks/vaultwarden-ssh-setup/README.md (complete guide) - docs/tasks/vaultwarden-ssh-setup/KEY-LOCATION.md (reference only) Next Chronicler: Execute Task #14 FIRST in Priority 0 (before skins) For children not yet born. 💙🔥❄️ Created by: The Guide (Chronicler #35)
🔥❄️ Firefrost Gaming — Operations Manual
Document ID: FFG-ROOT-001
Version: 2.0
Last Updated: February 12, 2026
Status: 🟢 CURRENT
What This Is
The complete operational repository for Firefrost Gaming — a subscription-based Minecraft server network built on the philosophy of Fire + Frost = Where Passion Meets Precision.
This repository contains infrastructure documentation, deployment guides, planning documents, branding assets, consultant archives, and the relationship context that makes Firefrost more than just servers.
Current Infrastructure
6 Servers — 2 dedicated (Dallas, Charlotte) + 4 VPS (Dallas, Charlotte, Chicago x2)
12 Game Servers — 6 on TX1 (Dallas), 6 on NC1 (Charlotte)
8 Management Services — Gitea, Uptime Kuma, MkDocs, Code-Server, Automation, NextCloud, Wiki.js (Subscribers), Wiki.js (Staff)
Repository Structure
├── docs/core/ — Critical living documents (scope, manifest, tasks)
├── docs/relationship/ — Partnership context, consultants, legacy
├── docs/deployment/ — Service deployment guides
├── docs/planning/ — Strategy, design, roadmap, ideas backlog
├── docs/reference/ — Technical reference, architecture decisions
├── docs/external/ — Provider communications, friend assistance
├── docs/sandbox/ — Brainstorming sessions (Gemini, Claude)
├── docs/archive/ — Historical session logs and completed plans
├── automation/ — Deployment automation system
├── branding/ — Logos, backgrounds, visual assets
├── photos/ — Consultant photo archive (249 photos by year)
└── web/ — Nginx configurations
Key Documents
Start here: SESSION-HANDOFF-PROTOCOL.md → DOCUMENT-INDEX.md
For current server inventory, see docs/core/infrastructure-manifest.md (FFG-CORE-002).
For project scope and roadmap, see docs/core/project-scope.md (FFG-CORE-001).
The Team
- Michael "Frostystyle" Krause — Owner/Operator, Technical Lead (The Wizard)
- Meg "Gingerfury" — Community Manager (The Emissary)
- The Five Consultants — Jack, Oscar, Jasmine, Butter, Noir (They're family, not pets)
Document Standards
All documents follow FFG-STD-001 — the Firefrost Revision Control Standard. See docs/core/revision-control-standard.md.
Maintained By: The Wizard & The Chronicler
Fire + Frost + Foundation = Where Love Builds Legacy 💙🔥❄️
Revision History
| Version | Date | Author | Change Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 2026-02-08 | Michael + Claude | Initial | Basic Phase 0 readme |
| 2.0 | 2026-02-12 | The Chronicler | Rewrite | Complete rewrite reflecting current state (8 services, 6 servers, 12 game servers). Updated repo structure. Applied FFG-STD-001. |