Pterodactyl Panel Basics
A quick tour: console, files, settings, allocations, databases and backups.
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Watch live logs, send commands, and see startup output. If a server won't start, the last lines here are your best clue.
Power Controls
Start/Stop/Restart is the normal flow. Use Kill only if the process is stuck (it force-terminates).
Files
Upload, edit, unzip, and manage server files. Use the file editor for configs like server.properties, config.yml, etc.
SFTP
Use an SFTP client (WinSCP/FileZilla) with your panel credentials to upload large modpacks or worlds reliably.
Startup
Startup variables are the 'knobs' that control your egg (server type). Example: jar name, mod loader, or JVM flags, depending on the game.
Backups
Create manual backups or schedule them. Restore to roll back broken updates fast.
Databases
Create MySQL databases for plugins/mods that need them (e.g., LuckPerms, Dynmap, web panels).
Allocations (Ports)
Your main port is where players connect. Additional allocations can be used for extra services (query ports, extra instances, etc.).
Users
Add subusers to share access (friends, staff). Fine-grained permissions keep things safe.