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Initial Panel Configuration

With our templates, Pterodactyl is already installed and ready to use on your server. This guide walks you through the essential first steps — logging in, securing your account, and configuring your panel correctly.

Step 1: First Login

Open your browser and navigate to your server's IP address or hostname. You can find the hostname in the PowerPanel under Hardware → Server Management → Details.

FieldValue
Usernameroot
PasswordThe password you set during OS installation in the PowerPanel

Step 2: Update Your Administrator Account

After logging in, update the default administrator account with your own details. This is important both for security and for receiving panel notifications correctly.

1.Click your user profile icon in the upper-right corner and navigate to Account Settings
2.Update your Username, Email Address, and First and Last Name
3.Save the changes

Do not continue using the default root username for your administrator account. Changing it to something unique makes your panel significantly more secure.

Step 3: Set the Application URL

The Application URL tells your panel how to generate correct links for emails, redirects, and API calls. It should match the address you use to access the panel.

1.Navigate to the Admin Area by clicking the wrench icon ⚙ in the upper-right corner
2.In the sidebar, click Settings
3.Under the General tab, set the Application URL to your domain or IP address — e.g. https://panel.yourdomain.com
4.Save the changes

Step 4: Configure Mail Server Settings

Configuring a mail server enables Pterodactyl to send password reset emails, user invitations, and other notifications. Without this, users will not be able to reset their passwords.

1.In the Admin Area, click Mail in the sidebar
2.Select SMTP as the driver
3.Enter your SMTP server details — host, port, username, password, and sender address
4.Use the Test button to verify the connection before saving

If you do not have a dedicated mail server, you can use an external SMTP service such as Mailgun, Brevo, or Gmail SMTP for sending panel emails.

Further Documentation

For advanced Pterodactyl configuration, Wings setup, and node management, refer to the official documentation.

Pterodactyl Documentation