Getting Started

Getting Started

Before installation

Confirm that the panel itself works before applying the theme. Use the exact Pterodactyl base named in the release notes and the repository's compatibility information. The supported PHP versions are listed there as well.

You need:

• Root or equivalent shell access to the panel host
• A working Pterodactyl Panel installation
• A current database backup
• A copy of /var/www/pterodactyl/.env
• Enough free disk space for a complete panel backup and release archive
• Working Composer access and the standard PHP extensions required by Pterodactyl

Choose a deployment method

Method	Best for	Notes
Shell manager	Most installations	Verifies checksums, creates backups, and supports rollback
Manual release archive	Experienced operators	Gives full control over every command
Container image	Container deployments	Published for linux/amd64 and linux/arm64
Source build	Contributors	Requires Node.js, Yarn, Composer, and a development database

Continue to Installation for commands.

After installation

1. Sign in as an administrator.
2. Open Admin → Settings.
3. Review Branding, Theme Studio, Console, Public Status, and Announcement settings.
4. Verify login, dashboard, server console, files, backups, databases, and admin dialogs.
5. Check a desktop and mobile viewport.
6. Visit /status if public status is enabled.

The panel scheduler must continue running every minute. Rockdactyl uses it to collect resource history every five minutes and prune samples older than seven days.