Get your server up and running.

Short, practical walkthroughs for your Pterodactyl-based server. Start with the basics or jump to the task you need.

Open the panel
01

Create your first server

Choose a plan and software, then find your server in the panel.

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02

Connect to your server

Find the address in your panel and join from Minecraft Java Edition.

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03

Install plugins

Add a compatible plugin to a Paper or other Bukkit-based server.

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04

Enable offline mode

Configure online-mode=false and understand the account security trade-off.

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05

Reinstall your server

Back up your files, then reinstall the current server software.

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Keep a backup before major changes. Plugin changes, software switches and reinstalls can affect your server files or world.