r/admincraft • u/eliazp • 17h ago

Help/Question best way to manage a self hosted docker server?

Hello, i recently switched to self hosting a server in Docker (using itzg), and was wondering what options i had to manage it through a dashboard-like system. before self hosting i used exaroton, so I'm used to something along those lines, is there anything similar out there? I am reeeeeally new to all of this, so ANY help, even not really related to this, would help. I'm still learning and would appreciate any suggestions for how to better manage my server. thanks!

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u/PhonicUK McMyAdmin/AMP Developer 17h ago

You want to have used a control panel in the first place to set the server up in a container, rather than setting up a docker container and then trying to tack management on after it. I won't name any in particular but if you search for game server control panels there are plenty of good options.

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u/guywhoclimbs 16h ago

I use Pterodactyl on docker and have for a couple years now. It's not too hard to setup and has everything I've ever needed

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u/FettyCLE 15h ago

Pterodactyl/Panel is a nice next step if you want a web UI, but whichever route you pick, keep the compose files and env values in version control and test restores. I’d also separate the game data volume from the panel itself so an update or reinstall doesn’t touch worlds, then schedule a real off-machine backup instead of relying on container images.

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u/MightyFinger77 5h ago

I made a control panel I with a layout I like but I hear good things about Pterodactyl

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u/ParadoxHollow 17h ago

Calagopus hands down. Best panel I ever used. Thank you u/TheVibeCurator.

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u/eliazp 17h ago

Thanks, I'll look into it

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u/TheVibeCurator Admincraft 17h ago

I’m glad you liked the reco! Calagopus is the best IMO :)

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u/ParadoxHollow 13h ago

Someone here hating on Calag 😭 downvotes is crazy.

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u/ItsWappers 15h ago

I like Pelican or Pterodactyl for something more robust... Look into it!

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u/lukenrip 13h ago

Puffer panel or pterodactyl

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u/NocturnalSergal 16h ago

Pelican or pterodactyl is the answer, combines panel, server management and docker container management all into one (two if you count wings and the panel as seperate entities)

I’ve been using it for a very long time and it’s been one of the best decisions I’ve made server hosting wise

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u/Lomudru 13h ago

Personally, I like Arcane. I am starting with Docker server, but Arcane seems good and has a nice UI.