Merge pull request #125 from CalebLovell/private-server-guide

add brief instructions for deploying to a private server

docs/getting-started/deploying.md

@@ -22,5 +22,27 @@ You're done! Now go to your Screeps client and make sure your code is deployed p
 
 ![deploying-2](../.gitbook/assets/deploying-2.png)
 
+## Deploying to a private server
+
+Screeps also lets you run your own private server. This can be a great way to test your code in a safe environment, and you can add mods that allow you to customize your server as well, such as drastically increasing the tickrate.
+
+To find out more about how to use or run your own private server, see the official server repository [here](https://github.com/screeps/screeps).
+
+To deploy to a private server, run the following command:
+
+```bash
+npm run push-pserver
+```
+
+If you are having trouble pushing your code, make sure to check your `screeps.json`.
+
+For `"pserver"` the json properties are a little confusing:
+
+- `"email"` should actually contain the username of your account on the private server you are trying to connect to, __which may be different from your account on the official Screeps shards!__
+
+- `"password"` will need to be set for that account manually on the private server, [see here](https://github.com/screeps/screeps#authentication)
+
+- `"hostname"` is the IP address of the server. If you are hosting your own server locally, the default localhost IP for most networks is `127.0.0.1`
+
 Ready for something extra? [Read on.](../in-depth/module-bundling.md)