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# Features
> Comprehensive overview of Pterodactyl Panel features and capabilities
# Features
Pterodactyl Panel is packed with powerful features designed to make game server management simple, secure, and scalable. Whether you're running a single server or managing thousands, Pterodactyl has the tools you need.
## Core Features
### Server Management
Manage unlimited servers from a single Panel interface
Interactive console with command history and live log streaming
Browser-based file editor with syntax highlighting
Live CPU, memory, disk, and network statistics
#### Container-Based Isolation
* Each server runs in its own Docker container
* Complete resource isolation between servers
* Prevents cross-server interference and security breaches
* Easy cleanup and server removal
#### Power Management
* Start, stop, restart, and kill servers
* Schedule automated restarts
* Graceful shutdown with configurable timeouts
* Emergency kill switch for unresponsive servers
#### Resource Controls
* CPU limit enforcement
* Memory allocation and limits
* Disk space quotas
* Network bandwidth throttling
* Database allocation limits
### User Management
Pterodactyl supports multiple user types with different permission levels, making it perfect for both personal use and commercial hosting.
#### Account System
* **Administrators**: Full system access and configuration
* **Server Owners**: Users who own and control their servers
* **Subusers**: Limited access to specific servers with granular permissions
#### Permission System
* Over 40+ granular permissions
* Control access to console, files, databases, backups, and more
* Per-server permission assignments
* Bulk permission management
#### Authentication
* Secure password hashing (bcrypt)
* Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) support
* Session management with Redis
* API key authentication for developers
* TOTP-based 2FA using Google Authenticator or similar apps
### File Management
#### Web-Based Editor
* Syntax highlighting for multiple languages
* In-browser file editing
* Create, rename, delete, and move files
* Archive support (zip, tar.gz)
* Bulk file operations
#### SFTP Access
* Full SFTP server built into Wings
* Per-server SFTP credentials
* Supports all standard SFTP clients (FileZilla, WinSCP, etc.)
* Chrooted to server directory for security
* Uses Panel authentication
#### File Permissions
* Read/write controls per subuser
* Download/upload restrictions
* File size limits
* Extension filtering
### Database Management
Database features require a MySQL/MariaDB server. Multiple database hosts can be configured for load distribution.
* Create and manage MySQL databases
* Multiple database host support
* Per-server database allocation limits
* Remote access configuration
* Password rotation
* Database user management
### Backup System
#### Backup Features
* Scheduled automatic backups
* Manual on-demand backups
* Compressed backup archives
* Backup retention policies
* Download backups to local machine
* Restore servers from backups
#### Storage Options
* Local filesystem storage
* AWS S3 compatible storage
* Custom S3-compatible endpoints
* Backup size limits
* Backup count limits per server
### Network Management
#### Allocation System
* Port and IP allocation management
* Multiple allocations per server
* Primary and additional allocations
* Automatic port assignment
* IPv4 and IPv6 support
#### Security
* Firewall-friendly allocation system
* Port range management
* DDoS protection support (when configured)
* Rate limiting on API endpoints
## Advanced Features
### RESTful API
Comprehensive API for automation and integration
#### Client API
* Manage your own servers programmatically
* Access server console and logs
* File operations via API
* Server power controls
* Database management
* Backup creation and restoration
#### Application API
* Administrative operations
* User creation and management
* Server provisioning
* Node management
* Nest and egg configuration
* System-wide operations
#### API Features
* RESTful architecture
* JSON request/response format
* API key authentication
* Rate limiting
* Comprehensive error messages
* Pagination support
* Filtering and sorting
### Multi-Node Support
Distribute servers across multiple physical machines or data centers for scalability and redundancy.
* Single Panel controls multiple Wings nodes
* Geographically distributed nodes
* Load balancing across nodes
* Per-node resource tracking
* Automatic node selection
* Node maintenance mode
### Server Eggs & Nests
#### Nest System
* Organize games by category (Minecraft, Source Engine, etc.)
* Support for any game or application
* Custom nest creation
* Import/export nests
#### Egg System
* Pre-configured server templates
* Custom startup parameters
* Environment variable configuration
* Docker image specification
* Installation script system
* Update scripts
* File parsing and configuration
#### Egg Features
* Import eggs from JSON
* Export eggs for sharing
* Community egg repository
* Custom Docker images
* Multi-stage installations
* Version management
### Scheduling System
Define when tasks should run (cron-like syntax)
Configure actions like backups, restarts, or commands
Tasks run automatically based on schedule
#### Scheduled Tasks
* Server power actions (start, stop, restart)
* Send console commands
* Create backups
* Chain multiple tasks together
* Task execution delays
* Conditional task execution
#### Schedule Options
* Cron expression support
* Minute, hour, day, month scheduling
* Day of week selection
* Multiple schedules per server
* Active/inactive toggles
### Server Variables
* Environment variable management
* Per-server configuration
* Validation and rules
* User-editable variables
* Admin-only variables
* Default values and descriptions
### Activity Logging
All administrative and user actions are logged for audit purposes.
* Comprehensive activity logs
* User action tracking
* Server event logging
* IP address logging
* Searchable log interface
* Export logs for compliance
## Administrative Features
### Panel Administration
#### Dashboard
* System overview statistics
* Recent server activity
* User registration stats
* Resource usage graphs
* Quick access to common tasks
#### User Management
* Create, edit, and delete users
* Password reset functionality
* Email verification
* Account suspension
* Bulk user operations
* User impersonation for support
#### Server Management
* Create servers with custom configurations
* Modify server resources
* Transfer servers between users
* Suspend/unsuspend servers
* Server deletion and cleanup
* Bulk server operations
#### Node Management
* Add and configure Wings nodes
* Resource allocation tracking
* Node status monitoring
* Allocation management
* Maintenance mode
* Node deletion with server migration
### Configuration Options
#### Email Configuration
* SMTP support
* Mailgun integration
* Postmark integration
* AWS SES support
* Email templates
* Custom mail from address
#### Localization
* Multiple language support via i18next
* Community translations
* Date and time formatting
* Timezone configuration
* Currency formatting (for integrations)
#### Themes
* Default Pterodactyl theme
* Custom theme support
* CSS/JavaScript modifications
* Logo customization
* Color scheme changes
#### Security Settings
* Require 2FA for administrators
* Session timeout configuration
* Password requirements
* reCAPTCHA support
* API rate limiting
* IP allowlisting/blocklisting
## Integration Features
### OAuth & SSO
* OAuth2 provider support (planned)
* Discord integration
* LDAP authentication support (via plugins)
* Custom authentication adapters
### Webhooks
* Server event webhooks
* User action webhooks
* Custom webhook endpoints
* JSON payload delivery
### Third-Party Integrations
* Billing system integration (WHMCS, Blesta, etc.)
* Monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus)
* Discord bots
* Analytics platforms
* Backup solutions
## Performance Features
### Caching
* Redis caching layer
* Query result caching
* Session storage in Redis
* API response caching
* Static asset optimization
### Queue System
* Background job processing
* Email queuing
* Server installation queuing
* Backup creation queuing
* Failed job retry logic
### Optimization
* Lazy loading of resources
* Database query optimization
* Asset minification and hashing
* CDN support
* HTTP/2 support
## Developer Features
### Modern Tech Stack
* **Laravel 11**: Latest PHP framework features
* **React + TypeScript**: Type-safe frontend development
* **TailwindCSS**: Utility-first CSS framework
* **Webpack**: Modern asset bundling
### Development Tools
* Hot module replacement for frontend
* Local development environment support
* Comprehensive test suite
* Code formatting (PHP CS Fixer, ESLint)
* Static analysis (PHPStan, TypeScript)
* Docker-based development environment
### Extensibility
* Event system for custom logic
* Service provider architecture
* Custom middleware support
* Database migrations for upgrades
* Plugin system (community)
## Next Steps
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