Add an Egg on Pterodactyl
Step-by-step guide to import an existing JSON Egg on Pterodactyl and add new games or applications to your hosting panel.
On top of creating your own Eggs, you can add existing Eggs in JSON format.
This lets you quickly install configurations shared by the community or exported from another panel.
1. Access the Egg import
- Log into your admin panel (
https://your_panel.com/admin). - In the side menu, click Nests.
- Select the Nest in which you want to import the Egg.
- Click Import Egg.
2. Import the JSON file
- Click Choose a file and select your
.jsonfile. - Check that the file contains:
- The Egg name
- The variables
- The install script
- The startup command
- Click Import.
Only import Eggs from trusted sources.
A malicious Egg may contain a script that compromises the security of your server.
3. Verification
- Once imported, go back to the Nest and open the Egg.
- Check that the variables, Docker image and install script are correct.
You can edit the Egg after import to adapt it to your needs (change the Docker image, adjust the variables, etc.).
✅ Conclusion
You now know how to add an existing Egg to Pterodactyl using JSON import.
This lets you quickly take advantage of Eggs created by the community or use your own exported configurations.

