Pterodactyl 2.0

This is the documentation for Pterodactyl Panel 2.0. If you run 1.x, switch to the 1.x documentation with the version selector.

Project Information

• Introduction explains what Pterodactyl is and which games it supports.
• How Pterodactyl Works explains the parts of Pterodactyl and the terms these pages use.

Panel

• Getting Started installs the Panel on your own server.
• Docker Deployment runs the Panel from its Docker image instead.
• Webserver Configuration sets up NGINX, Apache, or Caddy.
• Updating the Panel updates the Panel to a newer 2.x release.

Wings

• Installing Wings sets up a node to run your game servers.
• Upgrading Wings updates Wings to a new version.

Extensions

• Extensions explains how to install and manage extensions.
• Building Extensions shows how to build your own.

Upgrading From 1.x

• Changes From 1.x lists what differs in 2.0 and who it affects.
• Upgrading From 1.x walks through the upgrade step by step.

Do not use the 1.x installation or update steps, or php artisan p:upgrade, to install 2.0.

Community Guides

• Creating SSL Certificates gets free certificates for the Panel and Wings.
• Setting Up MySQL adds database hosts so servers can have their own databases.
• Creating a Custom Egg shows how to import and build eggs.
• Themes changes the Panel's colors without rebuilding it.

API Reference

Start with the API Overview. It explains the three APIs and how to authenticate.