Adding a user to your Pterodactyl VPS

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to create a new user on your Pterodactyl panel.
This will allow you to give your colleagues, partners, or even your customers (as part of reseller offers) access to your panel.

1. Access the users section

1. Log in to the administrator interface of your Pterodactyl panel:
   • URL: https://votre_panel.fr/admin
   • Or via the Access the panel button on the home page.
2. In the side menu, click on Users then on Create at the top right.

You will then be taken to the user creation form:

!create_user

2. Explanation of fields

1. Email

• Address used to log in to the panel.
• Can be fictitious, but a real address is recommended if you use email-related features.

2. Username

• User's nickname.
• Displayed as Owner if they own a server, and in the list of users associated with a server.

3. Client First Name

• The user's first name.
• Visible only to the user themselves and administrators.

4. Client Last Name

• The user's last name.
• Visible only to the user themselves and administrators.

5. Default Language

• Sets the language of the user interface.
• Default: English.
• Other languages may be available if they are installed.

6. Administrator

• Allows you to give the user full rights: management of servers, users, nodes, etc.

7. Password

• Sets the user's password.
• If left blank, the user will have to create a password when they log in for the first time.

✅ Conclusion

You now know how to create and configure a user on Pterodactyl.
This feature is essential for delegating access to your employees or offering a customer area as part of a reseller activity.