Permissions and Roles in the Pterodactyl Panel

Permissions and roles are integral components of the Pterodactyl Panel, allowing for fine-grained control over user access and actions within the panel. This documentation provides a comprehensive guide on understanding the role-based permission system in the Pterodactyl Panel and managing permissions and roles effectively.

Understanding Permissions #

Permissions in the Pterodactyl Panel define what actions a user can perform. Each action or functionality within the panel is associated with a specific permission. Some common permissions include:

• Creating and managing servers
• Accessing server console
• Managing files and folders
• Managing users and permissions
• Configuring server settings
• Managing server databases

Each permission can be either enabled or disabled for a user, granting or restricting their access to specific features.

Role-Based Permission System #

The Pterodactyl Panel utilizes a role-based permission system, where permissions are grouped into roles. Roles allow for easy management of permissions by assigning a set of permissions to a role and then assigning that role to users. This system simplifies permission management, especially when dealing with a large number of users.

Roles can be customized to match the specific requirements of your server management team. You can create custom roles, modify existing roles, or use the default roles provided by the panel.

Managing Permissions and Roles #

To effectively manage permissions and roles in the Pterodactyl Panel, follow these steps:

1. Log in to the Pterodactyl Panel.
2. Navigate to the “Users” or “Permissions” section, depending on your panel version.
3. Locate the “Roles” or “User Roles” section.
4. Create a New Role:
   • Click on the “Create New” or “Add Role” button.
   • Specify a name for the role.
   • Assign the desired permissions to the role.
   • Save the changes to create the role.
5. Modify Existing Roles:
   • Locate the role you want to modify.
   • Click on the role name or Edit button.
   • Adjust the permissions assigned to the role.
   • Save the changes to update the role.
6. Assign Roles to Users:
   • Locate the user to whom you want to assign a role.
   • Click on the user name or Edit button.
   • Look for the “Permissions” or “User Roles” section.
   • Assign the appropriate role(s) to the user.
   • Save the changes to apply the role(s) to the user.
7. Adjust Individual Permissions:
   • In addition to roles, you can also assign individual permissions to users.
   • Locate the user to whom you want to assign individual permissions.
   • Click on the user name or Edit button.
   • Look for the “Permissions” or “User Roles” section.
   • Enable or disable the desired individual permissions.
   • Save the changes to apply the individual permissions.

Conclusion #

Understanding the role-based permission system in the Pterodactyl Panel is essential for effectively managing user access and actions. By defining and assigning roles, as well as adjusting individual permissions, you can control the level of access and functionality available to each user. Following the steps outlined in this documentation, you can create and modify roles, assign roles to users, and manage individual permissions within the Pterodactyl Panel. If you encounter any issues or require further assistance, refer to the official Pterodactyl documentation or seek support from the Pterodactyl community.