This comprehensive FAQ will guide you through creating, configuring, and managing your game servers using the Pterodactyl Panel. Whether you're setting up Minecraft, FiveM, or other game servers, you'll find detailed instructions here.
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Your hosting provider will give you access details including:
Important: Always change the default password after your first login for security.
From your dashboard, look for a "Create Server" or "+" button. This is usually prominently displayed.
Select the appropriate egg/template for your game:
The file manager is your primary tool for uploading, editing, and organizing server files.
Official Minecraft server software
Enhanced performance with plugin support
Mod support for client-side modifications
Cross-platform compatibility
Create Server
Select "Minecraft Java" egg and configure resources
Accept EULA
Edit eula.txt file and change "false" to "true"
Configure server.properties
Set server name, difficulty, game mode, etc.
Start Server
Click the start button and monitor console output
Popular Sources: SpigotMC, Bukkit, GitHub
Popular Sources: CurseForge, Modrinth
Edit your server.cfg file with these essential settings:
Add resources to your server.cfg:
Look for error messages in the console tab - they usually indicate the exact problem.
For Minecraft servers, ensure eula.txt contains "eula=true".
Ensure sufficient RAM and disk space are allocated.
Check for typos or formatting errors in config files.
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