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A free, open-source web panel for managing game servers, running each server in an isolated Docker container.

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What is it?

Pterodactyl Panel is a web-based management interface for game servers. It gives end users a UI to control their servers while the underlying game processes run in isolated Docker containers, so each instance is kept separate from the host and from other servers.

The project is built with PHP, React, and Go, and the README notes that it supports a wide range of games through community-maintained server definitions called eggs. Minecraft variants such as Paper and Waterfall, Rust, Terraria, Team Fortress 2, and ARK: Survival Evolved are among the games listed as core supported titles.

The repository is in the middle of a move to a v2 beta with a modernized stack, a redesigned admin area, and a built-in extension SDK, while the 1.0 branch remains the stable line.

Key features

  • 01Runs each game server in an isolated Docker container
  • 02Provides a web UI for end users to manage their servers
  • 03Supports many games through community-made eggs
  • 04Includes an admin area for managing servers and users
  • 05Offers an extension SDK in the v2 beta

Use cases

  • Hosting Minecraft, Rust, or other game servers for a community
  • Running a game hosting business with customer-facing server management
  • Giving friends or clan members self-service control over their own game servers

Quick start

  1. 1

    Read the getting started guide in the panel documentation

Things to know

  • The v2 release is in beta, while v1.0 is the current stable line.
  • Game servers run in Docker containers, so Docker is needed.
  • The license metadata reads NOASSERTION, though the README states MIT, so verify the license yourself.

Topics

#game-server#docker#laravel#php#react#self-hosted#containers#free#games#golang

FAQ

What is panel?
A free, open-source web panel for managing game servers, running each server in an isolated Docker container. Pterodactyl Panel is a web-based management interface for game servers. It gives end users a UI to control their servers while the underlying game processes run in isolated Docker containers, so each instance is kept separate from the host and from other servers.
Is panel free to use? What license does it have?
panel is open source under the Other license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is panel still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to panel was on Oct 19, 2026.
What can I use panel for?
Hosting Minecraft, Rust, or other game servers for a community Running a game hosting business with customer-facing server management Giving friends or clan members self-service control over their own game servers
How do I install panel?
Read the getting started guide in the panel documentation
Where can I get panel?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/pterodactyl/panel

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