Run game servers on a VPS that arrives with a game panel already installed. Pick the panel you prefer, pick a plan, and create your first game server a few minutes after ordering.
What Is a Game Server Panel?
A game server panel is a web interface for running dedicated game servers. Instead of installing each game by hand over SSH, you pick a template, set resource limits, and press start. Each game server runs in its own Docker container, so one busy server cannot take the others down.
- Create game servers from templates called eggs
- Live console, power controls, and file access in the browser
- Schedules for restarts and backups
- Subusers so moderators get only the access they need
- Full root access to the VPS underneath
Compare the Panels
| Panel | Best for | Maturity | Templates | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pterodactyl | The battle tested standard with the largest community | Long track record | Huge egg ecosystem | Free, open source |
| Pelican | A modern panel from former Pterodactyl developers | Newer project | Works with Pterodactyl style eggs | Free, open source |
Choose Your Panel
Pterodactyl
The most widely used open source game server panel, with eggs for nearly every popular game.
Pelican
A modern fork of Pterodactyl with a refreshed interface and simpler setup.
How to Choose
- Want the proven option? Pterodactyl has years of production use and the biggest template library.
- Like a newer interface? Pelican modernizes the same ideas and runs the same style of eggs.
- Not sure? Both run your games in isolated containers on the same plans, so pick either and you can reinstall later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do game licenses come included?
No. The panel and the VPS are included. Games that need a license or purchased server files are up to you, as their publishers require.
How many game servers can I run?
As many as your plan’s CPU, memory, and disk can handle. You set per-server limits in the panel.
Can I switch panels later?
Yes, by reinstalling the VPS with the other panel. Back up your game data first and restore it after.
Is this managed hosting?
The base plans are unmanaged. You can add managed services at checkout if you want us to handle updates, monitoring, and patching.
Ready to Play?
Pick a panel, pick a plan, and your game server host is ready in minutes.
Pterodactyl® is a registered trademark of Dane Everitt. Pelican is an open source project of its contributors. ARPHost is not affiliated with or endorsed by these companies or projects. Screenshots show the real software.
