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🛡️ Idle Server Defender Wiki — How to Use It
= Idle Server Defender Wiki — How to Use It =


This wiki is here to help you with everything in Idle Server Defender — enemies, upgrades, strategies, systems and more. Here’s how you can use it and contribute!
This wiki is here to help you with everything in Idle Server Defender — enemies, upgrades, strategies, systems and more. Here’s how you can use it and contribute!


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== Searching for Information ==
* Use the search box at the top to type what you’re looking for (e.g., "Virus Alpha", "Firewalls", "Boosts").
* If the page exists, it will open.
* If not, you’ll see a message that the page doesn’t exist yet.


🔎 1️⃣ Searching for Information
== Creating a New Page ==
• Use the search box at the top to type what you’re looking for (e.g., “Virus Alpha”, “Firewalls”, “Boosts”).
* Search for a topic that doesn’t exist yet.
• If the page exists, it will open.
* You’ll see a red link saying "create this page" — click it.
• If not, you’ll see a message that the page doesn’t exist yet.
* You’re taken to the editor — write your content and click ''Save page''.


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Example: To create a page about a new enemy type, search "Enemy: Virus Alpha". If it’s not found, click the red link to make it.


📄 2️⃣ Creating a New Page
== Editing Pages ==
• Search for a topic that doesn’t exist yet.
* On any page, click ''Edit'' at the top.
• You’ll see a red link saying “create this page” — click it.
* Add or fix information.
• You’re taken to the editor — write your content and click Save page.
* Use ''Show preview'' to check your changes before saving.
* Click ''Save page'' when done.


Example: To create a page about a new enemy type, search “Enemy: Virus Alpha”. If it’s not found, click the red link to make it.
== Linking Between Pages ==
* To link to another page in your text, use double brackets:
* [[Enemy: Virus Alpha]]
* [[Upgrade: Firewall Boost]]
* [[System: Prestige]]


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* If a page doesn’t exist yet, the link will appear red — click it to create the page.


✏️ 3️⃣ Editing Pages
== Categories ==
• On any page, click Edit at the top.
* Add pages to a category to help organize content. Put these at the bottom of a page:
• Add or fix information.
* [[Category:Enemies]]
• Use Preview to check your changes before saving.
* [[Category:Upgrades]]
• Click Save page when done.
* [[Category:Systems]]


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* Each category auto‑generates an index of all pages in it.


🔗 4️⃣ Linking Between Pages
== Tips for Contributors ==
• To link to another page in your text, use double brackets:
* Use clear, consistent titles — e.g., "Enemy: Virus Beta", "Upgrade: Auto‑Patch".
[[Enemy: Virus Alpha]]
* Break content into sections: stats, description, strategy.
[[Upgrade: Firewall Boost]]
* Screenshots help a lot — upload them when possible.
[[System: Prestige]]
* Respect other players’ edits — collaborate!


• If a page doesn’t exist yet, the link will appear red — click it to create the page.
== Example Page Template ==
 
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🏷️ 5️⃣ Categories
• Add pages to a category to help organize content. Put these at the bottom of a page:
[[Category:Enemies]]
[[Category:Upgrades]]
[[Category:Systems]]
 
• Each category auto‑generates an index of all pages in it.
 
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💡 6️⃣ Tips for Contributors
• Use clear, consistent titles — e.g., “Enemy: Virus Beta”, “Upgrade: Auto‑Patch”.
• Break content into sections: stats, description, strategy.
• Screenshots help a lot — upload them when possible.
• Respect other players’ edits — collaborate!
 
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📌 Example Page Template
Use this structure when creating a new page:
Use this structure when creating a new page:


Description
=== Description ===
Short description of what this entry is.
Short description of what this entry is.


Stats / Info
=== Stats / Info ===
Stat 1: value
* Stat 1: value
Stat 2: value
* Stat 2: value
Etc.
* Etc.


Strategy / Notes
=== Strategy / Notes ===
Tips and strategy for this entry.
Tips and strategy for this entry.


[[Category:Enemies]]  <-- change category as needed
[[Category:Enemies]]  <!-- change category as needed -->
 
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🧠 What You Can Create
• Enemy pages (Enemy: …)
• Upgrade pages (Upgrade: …)
• System guides (Systems: Prestige, Boosts)
• Build guides and strategies
 
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🔁 Help the Wiki Grow
== What You Can Create ==
• Add missing info!
* Enemy pages (Enemy: …)
• Improve and edit pages that need updates.
* Upgrade pages (Upgrade: …)
• Link related pages so navigation is easier.
* System guides (Systems: Prestige, Boosts)
* Build guides and strategies


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== Help the Wiki Grow ==
* Add missing info!
* Improve and edit pages that need updates.
* Link related pages so navigation is easier.


Thanks for contributing! Together we’ll make the definitive Idle Server Defender resource! 🚀
Thanks for contributing! Together we’ll make the definitive Idle Server Defender resource!

Revision as of 21:16, 17 February 2026

Idle Server Defender Wiki — How to Use It

This wiki is here to help you with everything in Idle Server Defender — enemies, upgrades, strategies, systems and more. Here’s how you can use it and contribute!

Searching for Information

  • Use the search box at the top to type what you’re looking for (e.g., "Virus Alpha", "Firewalls", "Boosts").
  • If the page exists, it will open.
  • If not, you’ll see a message that the page doesn’t exist yet.

Creating a New Page

  • Search for a topic that doesn’t exist yet.
  • You’ll see a red link saying "create this page" — click it.
  • You’re taken to the editor — write your content and click Save page.

Example: To create a page about a new enemy type, search "Enemy: Virus Alpha". If it’s not found, click the red link to make it.

Editing Pages

  • On any page, click Edit at the top.
  • Add or fix information.
  • Use Show preview to check your changes before saving.
  • Click Save page when done.

Linking Between Pages

  • If a page doesn’t exist yet, the link will appear red — click it to create the page.

Categories

  • Add pages to a category to help organize content. Put these at the bottom of a page:
  • Each category auto‑generates an index of all pages in it.

Tips for Contributors

  • Use clear, consistent titles — e.g., "Enemy: Virus Beta", "Upgrade: Auto‑Patch".
  • Break content into sections: stats, description, strategy.
  • Screenshots help a lot — upload them when possible.
  • Respect other players’ edits — collaborate!

Example Page Template

Use this structure when creating a new page:

Description

Short description of what this entry is.

Stats / Info

  • Stat 1: value
  • Stat 2: value
  • Etc.

Strategy / Notes

Tips and strategy for this entry.

What You Can Create

  • Enemy pages (Enemy: …)
  • Upgrade pages (Upgrade: …)
  • System guides (Systems: Prestige, Boosts)
  • Build guides and strategies

Help the Wiki Grow

  • Add missing info!
  • Improve and edit pages that need updates.
  • Link related pages so navigation is easier.

Thanks for contributing! Together we’ll make the definitive Idle Server Defender resource!