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Game Hosting Overview

Understanding how your game server works — powered by the Pterodactyl panel.

Our game servers run on Pterodactyl — a free, open-source game server panel. You get a web-based control panel to manage your server without needing SSH knowledge.

How It Works

When you order a game server plan, we automatically provision a server on the Pterodactyl panel and send you login credentials. Your server runs inside a Docker container with dedicated RAM, CPU, and disk limits.

Easy Panel

Start, stop, restart, and configure your server from a web browser — no technical knowledge needed.

File Manager

Upload plugins, mods, configs, and world files directly through the panel interface.

Automatic Backups

Schedule backups of your server and restore any backup with one click.

Accessing the Panel

1

Check your email

After ordering, you'll receive an email with your Pterodactyl panel URL and login credentials.
2

Log into the panel

Visit the panel URL and sign in with your credentials. You'll see your server listed on the dashboard.
3

Start your server

Click on your server, then click the Start button. Watch the console for startup messages.

Panel Features

ConsoleReal-time server output and command input. Type commands directly to the server.
File ManagerUpload, download, edit, and delete files. Drag and drop plugins/mods directly.
DatabasesCreate MySQL databases for plugins like CoreProtect, LuckPerms, or stats.
SchedulesAutomate tasks like restarts, backups, or commands on a timer.
BackupsCreate snapshots of your server. Restore to any backup with one click.
NetworkManage port allocations and see your server IP and port.
StartupConfigure startup variables like server version, memory flags, and Jar file.
SettingsRename server, change Docker image, and manage SFTP access.

Uploading Files via SFTP

SFTP lets you connect your FTP client (like FileZilla or WinSCP) directly to your server's files.

1

Get SFTP credentials

In the panel, go to Settings → SFTP Details to find your host, port, and username.
2

Connect with FileZilla

Open FileZilla. Go to File → Site Manager, create a new site with:
  • Protocol: SFTP - SSH File Transfer Protocol
  • Host: Your panel hostname
  • Port: Your SFTP port (shown in panel)
  • Logon Type: Normal
  • User / Password: From the panel Settings page

Resource Limits

Your plan includes specific RAM, CPU, and disk limits. If your server uses too much RAM it will be killed and restarted automatically. Monitor usage in the Console tab.

Getting Help

If your server won't start, check the console for error messages. Common causes:

Server crashes immediately

Usually caused by not enough RAM. Upgrade your plan or reduce plugin count.

Port already in use

Another process is using the port. Restart the server or contact support.

Out of disk space

Delete unused world backups or old jar files. Upgrade disk via add-ons.

Can't connect from game

Check the IP and port are correct. Ensure the server is fully started (shows "Done" in console).

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