Client areaHow to Download and Import Pterodactyl Eggs
Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to download eggs from PterodactylEggs.com and import them into your Pterodactyl panel to deploy your game servers in just a few clicks.
Download an Egg from PterodactylEggs.com
Follow these simple steps to get the egg for your favorite game
Access PterodactylEggs.com
Visit PterodactylEggs.com, the official community library that hosts hundreds of eggs for all types of game servers and applications.
Search for the desired egg
Use the search bar or browse categories to find the egg for your game:
- Use search to quickly find your game (e.g., 'Minecraft', 'ARK', 'Rust')
- Browse categories: Gaming, Voice Servers, Bots, Applications, etc.
- Check egg details: supported version, recommended resources, description
Download the JSON file
Once the egg is selected, click the 'Download' or 'Raw' button to download the JSON configuration file.
The downloaded file will have a .json extension. Keep this file as you'll need it to import into Pterodactyl.
Import the Egg into Pterodactyl
Configure the egg in your Pterodactyl admin panel
Log into the admin panel
Connect to your Pterodactyl panel with your administrator credentials. The URL is usually in the format:
https://votre-panel.ouiheberg.com/admin
Access the Nests menu
In the admin panel, navigate to the Nests section where all your eggs are organized by category.
Import the new egg
In the selected Nest, proceed with importing your JSON file:
- Click the green 'Import Egg' button in the top right
- Select the JSON file you downloaded from PterodactylEggs.com
- Click 'Import' to confirm the import
Verify and configure the egg
Once imported, the egg appears in the list. You can now:
Some eggs require additional environment variable configuration. Check the egg author's recommendations.
Create a server with the egg
Your egg is now ready to use! Create a new server and select the egg you just imported.
You can now deploy as many servers as you want using this egg.
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Everything you need to know about Pterodactyl Eggs
A Pterodactyl Egg is a JSON configuration file that contains all the information needed to deploy a specific type of server: installation commands, environment variables, default ports, etc. It's like a recipe that tells Pterodactyl how to install and configure your server.
Yes, all eggs available on PterodactylEggs.com are free and open-source. They are created and maintained by the Pterodactyl community.
Absolutely! Once imported, you can modify all egg configurations: variables, installation scripts, ports, etc. It's even recommended to adapt the egg to your specific needs.
Check that: 1) The JSON file is not corrupted, 2) You have the necessary administrator permissions, 3) The selected Nest is appropriate for this type of egg. If the problem persists, download the file again from PterodactylEggs.com.
There's no limit! You can import as many eggs as needed. Each egg can be used to create multiple servers.
No, eggs don't update automatically. If a new version is available on PterodactylEggs.com, you'll need to download and reimport it manually into your panel.