1. Initial Setup
This guide will help you configure and manage your Minecraft Java server hosted on our Pterodactyl panel.
When your server is first provisioned, it includes the latest supported Minecraft Java template.
You may access your server from the Pterodactyl Dashboard and start it immediately.
On first launch, the server will prompt you to accept the Minecraft EULA.
You may do this in either of two ways:
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Click Accept directly in the popup displayed in the console.
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Or, edit the file
eula.txtand seteula=true.
If you want to start with a clean environment, delete all existing files and follow the reinstallation steps below.
2. Reinstalling the Server
To perform a full reinstall:
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Log in to the Pterodactyl Panel.
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Open the File Manager tab.
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Select all files and delete them (you may take a backup beforehand).
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Go to the Settings tab.
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Click Reinstall and confirm.
This will restore the default Minecraft Java template and regenerate all necessary files.
3. Port Configuration
Each server is assigned a unique primary port.
To ensure connectivity:
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Open
server.propertiesfrom the File Manager. -
Replace the default
server-port=25565with your assigned port (visible in the Network tab). -
Save the changes and restart the server.
4. Common Errors
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Startup Failures: Often due to corrupted
worldfolders or plugin conflicts. -
Port Mismatch: Always ensure the value in
server.propertiesmatches your assigned port. -
Out of Memory: Running many mods or large worlds may require upgrading to a higher memory plan.
