Pterodactyl is the industry standard for game server management. Here is how to set it up on Ubuntu.

1. Preparation

Ensure your Ubuntu VPS is up to date with the latest security patches and packages.

2. Dependencies

Install PHP, Composer, Nginx, and other required tools for the panel.

3. Database

Set up MySQL or MariaDB for storing panel configuration and server data.

4. Wings

Install and configure Wings daemon to manage game server instances across nodes.