How to Add Subusers in Pterodactyl

Subusers allow you to share access to a server without giving out your main account. Each user gets their own login with specific permission nodes.

Step 1: Open Subusers

1. Log in to the panel
2. Select your server
3. Click the Subusers tab

Step 2: Create a Subuser

1. Click Create New
2. Enter the user’s email address
3. Select the permission nodes
4. Click Invite User

Step 3: Assign Permission Nodes

Permissions in Pterodactyl are grouped by function. You must select individual nodes.

Common ones:

• control.console – Send commands
• control.start / stop / restart – Power control
• **file.*** – Access and modify files (Panel/SFTP)
• **backup.*** – Manage backups
• **user.*** – Manage other subusers

🧠 Tip: For basic access, give control.console and control.restart.

⚠️ Warning:

• file.* allows editing or deleting server files
• backup.download gives access to all server data
• user.* allows managing other users

Step 4: Manage Subusers

• Edit permissions anytime from the Subusers tab
• Delete a subuser to instantly remove access

Troubleshooting

No invite received?
Check spam or confirm the email is correct

User missing access?
Update their permission nodes and save

Keep permissions minimal and only expand access when needed.