Run Pterodactyl Panel on VPS or Dedicated Infrastructure
Get started instantly with our Pterodactyl template — Panel and Wings already pre-installed. Just pick your game server egg and go.
OVERVIEW
What is Pterodactyl?
Pterodactyl is a free, open-source game server management panel built with security in mind. All game servers run in isolated Docker containers, giving administrators full control over their infrastructure.
Whether you're hosting for a small community on a VPS or running a large game hosting business on dedicated hardware, Pterodactyl scales to your needs — without licensing fees or vendor lock-in.
- −Docker-based isolation for every game server instance
- −Centralized web panel for managing multiple nodes
- −Granular user permissions and subuser roles
- −Real-time resource monitoring per server
- −Support for Minecraft, CS2, Rust, ARK, and many more
DEPLOYMENT
Launch Your Pterodactyl Panel in 4 Simple Steps
Choose Your Server
Start with a VPS for small communities or personal use — or go with a dedicated server if you're running a large game hosting operation with multiple nodes.
Configure Storage
Pick SSD or NVMe storage for fast game server startups. Dedicated servers offer more flexibility for high I/O workloads with many simultaneous players.
Choose the Pterodactyl Template
Select our ready-made Pterodactyl template during server setup. Panel and Wings are already fully pre-installed — no manual setup required.
Create Game Servers
Log in to the Pterodactyl Panel, pick the matching egg for your game server, and start instantly. Guides for all supported games are available in our KnowledgeBase.
CONTROL
Full Game Server Control.
Total Flexibility.
Zero Limits.
- −VPS or Dedicated — Pterodactyl runs on any Linux server, scaling with your needs.
- −Wings daemon for secure, isolated server environments per game instance.
- −Real-time resource monitoring for CPU, RAM, and disk per server.
- −Integrated permission system with granular user and subuser roles.
- −Open-source core - no hidden costs, no mandatory subscription lock-in.
USE CASES
What Can You Build With Pterodactyl?
Private Game Server Hosting
Run your own Minecraft, CS2, or Rust servers for your community on a VPS — full control without paying third-party hosting fees.
Game Hosting Business
Launch a professional game hosting service on dedicated hardware. Manage hundreds of customer servers from one centralized panel.
Multi-Node Infrastructure
Connect multiple VPS or dedicated nodes to distribute load. Scale your capacity as your player base and server count grows.
Development & Testing
Spin up isolated game server instances in seconds using Docker containers. Perfect for testing mods, plugins, and new game versions safely.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Infrastructure for Your Game Servers
NVMe SSD Storage
Ultra-fast disk I/O for lightning-quick game server startups, map loads, and plugin installations.
DDR4 / DDR5 Memory
Plenty of RAM to run multiple simultaneous game server instances without any performance loss.
High-Performance vCores
Optimized for stable and consistent performance — even with many concurrent players under sustained load.
1 Gbit Connectivity
Fast and stable network connection for low-latency gameplay — perfect for CS2, Rust, Minecraft, and more.
EU & US Data Centers
Strasbourg (FR) and St. Louis (USA) — optimized for low latency no matter where your players are located.
Full Root Access
Complete server control. Deploy the Pterodactyl template, configure your nodes, and manage everything exactly the way you need it.
Your players are online — your infrastructure should be too.