misc_pterodactyl-panel/.dev/docker

Pterodactyl Panel - Docker Image

This is a ready to use docker image for the panel.

Requirements

This docker image requires some additional software to function. The software can either be provided in other containers (see the docker-compose.yml as an example) or as existing instances.

A mysql database is required. We recommend this image if you prefer to run it in a docker container. As a non-containerized option we recommend mariadb.

A caching software is required as well. You can choose any of the supported options.

You can provide additional settings using a custom .env file or by setting the appropriate environment variables.

Setup

Start the docker container and the required dependencies (either provide existing ones or start containers as well, see the docker-compose.yml file as an example).

After the startup is complete you'll need to create a user. If you are running the docker container without docker-compose, use:

docker exec -it <container id> php artisan pterodactyl:user

If you are using docker compose use

docker-compose exec panel php artisan pterodactyl:user

Environment Variables

There are multiple environment variables to configure the panel when not providing your own .env file, see the following table for details on each available option.

Note: If your APP_URL starts with https:// you need to provide an LETSENCRYPT_EMAIL as well so Certificates can be generated.

Variable	Description	Required
APP_URL	The URL the panel will be reachable with (including protocol)	yes
LETSENCRYPT_EMAIL	The email used for letsencrypt certificate generation	yes
DB_HOST	The host of the mysql instance	yes
DB_PORT	The port of the mysql instance	yes
DB_DATABASE	The name of the mysql database	yes
DB_USERNAME	The mysql user	yes
DB_PASSWORD	The mysql password for the specified user	yes
CACHE_DRIVER	The cache driver (see Cache drivers for detais)	yes
MAIL_DRIVER	The email driver (see Mail drivers for details)	yes
MAIL_FROM	The email that should be used as the sender email	yes
MAIL_HOST	The host of your mail driver instance	maybe
MAIL_PORT	The port of your mail driver instance	maybe
MAIL_USERNAME	The username for your mail driver	maybe
MAIL_PASSWORD	The password for your mail driver	maybe
APP_TIMEZONE	The timezone to use for the panel	yes

Cache drivers

You can choose between different cache drivers depending on what you prefer. We recommend redis when using docker as it can be started in a container easily.

Driver	Description	Required variables
redis		REDIS_HOST

Mail drivers

You can choose between different mail drivers according to your needs. Every driver requires MAIL_FROM to be set.

Driver	Description	Required variables
mail	uses the installed php mail
mandrill	Mandrill	MAIL_USERNAME
postmark	Postmark	MAIL_USERNAME
mailgun	Mailgun	MAIL_USERNAME, MAIL_HOST
smtp	Any SMTP server can be configured	MAIL_USERNAME, MAIL_HOST, MAIL_PASSWORD, MAIL_PORT