Minecraft Dashboards & Panels

Two different kinds of web dashboards matter to server owners. Control panels manage the servers themselves: they start and stop them, edit files, show the console and, in multi-user panels, let different people manage only their own servers. Live maps render the world in the browser so players and staff can see builds and where people are.

Panels such as Pterodactyl and Pelican run each server in a container and use a small daemon on every host. Others, such as MCSManager, offer a distributed design in one project. They differ in language, licence, maturity and how hosting companies use them.

A panel holds the keys to your machines, so security matters more than features. Keep it updated, expose it only over HTTPS, use two-factor authentication where offered and back up its database.

Which panel is easiest to start with? Read each project's installation guide and choose the one whose requirements match your machine. All of them need some comfort with a Linux command line.

Is a live map safe to expose publicly? A map reveals where players build and where they are. Decide what it shows, and restrict it if you run a survival server where location is part of the game.