Knowledge base

Understanding Your WISP Panel (Pterodactyl)

Learn how to navigate the WISP control panel — server management, file access, console, scheduling, and Docker-based isolation.

Jun 1, 2025

WISP: Installing Games via Pterodactyl Eggs

How Pterodactyl eggs work, where to find them, and how DustBowl.Games uses them to support hundreds of games on the WISP panel.

May 28, 2025

WISP: Automatic Modpack Installation

WISP can automatically install modpacks for supported games. Here's how automatic modpack and FastDL features work.

May 25, 2025

AMP vs WISP: Which Panel Is My Server On?

Understanding which panel your server runs on, the differences between AMP and WISP, and how to access each.

Jun 1, 2025

Browse by Game

46 games — click any card to see all guides

Minecraft

18 guides

Step-by-step guides for setting up, configuring, and optimizing Minecraft Java & Bedrock servers — plugins, mods, performance, and admin tasks.

Counter-Strike 2

30 guides

Dedicated server setup, config files, workshop maps, and competitive settings for CS2 community servers.

Valheim

18 guides

Guides for hosting and managing Valheim dedicated servers — world settings, mod support, BepInEx, and boss progression.

ARK: Survival Evolved

22 guides

Complete ARK dedicated server guides: installation, GameUserSettings.ini, cluster setup, cross-ARK travel, modding, and performance tuning.

Palworld

26 guides

Palworld dedicated server setup, PalWorldSettings.ini configuration, Steam integration, and server management guides.

DayZ

23 guides

DayZ SA dedicated server installation, mod management via Steam Workshop, server configuration, and community admin guides.

Insurgency Sandstorm

Insurgency: Sandstorm dedicated server setup, mutators, Game.ini configuration, and custom map management.

V Rising

V Rising dedicated server guides: installation, ServerGameSettings.json, castle decay, RCON, and administrator management.

7 Days to Die

15 guides

7 Days to Die dedicated server setup, serverconfig.xml tuning, Alloc's server fixes, modding, and admin panel guides.

Counter-Strike 1.6

CS 1.6 HLDS server setup, AMX Mod X, StatsMe, map management, and classic competitive configuration guides.

Counter-Strike: Source

CS:Source dedicated server guides covering SourceMod, Metamod, map management, tickrate, and server configuration.

Barotrauma

13 guides

Barotrauma dedicated server installation, submarine and campaign config, mods via Steam Workshop, and crew management guides.

Clone Hero

6 guides

Clone Hero song library setup, server hosting, chart pack management, and online play guides for the rhythm game community.

Conan Exiles

13 guides

Conan Exiles dedicated server setup, ServerSettings.ini, Pippi admin mod, mod management, and database maintenance guides.

Don't Starve Together

DST dedicated server setup with cave worlds, cluster_token configuration, Steam Workshop mods, and admin management guides.

Factorio

Factorio multiplayer server setup, server-settings.json, map exchange strings, scenario management, and admin whitelist guides.

Windrose

Windrose Online private server setup, NPC and world configuration, dungeon scripting, and server administration guides.

FiveM

FiveM server setup with txAdmin, resource and framework management, server.cfg, ESX & QBCore guides, and permissions configuration.

Foundry VTT

Foundry Virtual Tabletop server setup, module management, SSL with reverse proxy, world management, and TTRPG campaign hosting guides.

Garry's Mod

Garry's Mod dedicated server setup, DarkRP configuration, ULX/ULib admin, FastDL, addon management, and Lua scripting guides.

HogWarp

HogWarp multiplayer mod server setup, configuration, moderation tools, and online Hogwarts Legacy co-op play guides.

Hytale

Hytale dedicated server setup, modding with the scripting API, world configuration, and community server management guides.

ICARUS

ICARUS dedicated server setup on Linux with Wine/Proton, session configuration, Steam integration, and mod management guides.

IW4x (Modded MW2)

IW4x (Modern Warfare 2) dedicated server setup via the AlterWare launcher, server.cfg, IW4MAdmin, bots, and competitive configuration guides.

TeamSpeak

11 guides

TeamSpeak 3 server setup, permission systems, channel layout design, bots, SRV DNS records, and admin management guides.

Killing Floor 2

Killing Floor 2 dedicated server setup, LinuxServer-KFGame.ini configuration, WebAdmin, custom maps, mutators, difficulty settings, and troubleshooting guides.

Mindustry

Mindustry dedicated server setup via the server JAR, port forwarding, game mode and wave configuration, custom maps, mods, admin management, and systemd service guides.

Left 4 Dead 2

Left 4 Dead 2 dedicated server setup with SteamCMD, GSLT tokens, server.cfg configuration, game modes, RCON, SourceMod/MetaMod, custom campaigns, and troubleshooting guides.

Mordhau

Mordhau dedicated server setup, Game.ini configuration, game modes and map list, PlayfabID admin management, RCON, mods via mod.io, and systemd service guides.

Project Zomboid

Project Zomboid dedicated server setup, servertest.ini configuration, sandbox variables, mod installation, admin management, world saves, and troubleshooting guides.

SCP: Secret Laboratory

SCP: Secret Laboratory dedicated server setup with Mono and LocalAdmin, config files, Remote Admin panel, EXILED plugin framework, public verification, and troubleshooting guides.

Satisfactory

Satisfactory dedicated server setup, server claiming, Engine.ini tick rate configuration, mod installation via FICSIT, save management, performance tuning, and troubleshooting guides.

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord dedicated server setup, config file reference, game modes, map list, admin management, mods, and troubleshooting guides.

Necesse

Necesse dedicated server setup, server.cfg configuration, world save management, admin permissions, Linux hosting with systemd, mods, backups, and troubleshooting guides.

Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition

NWN:EE dedicated server setup, settings.tml configuration, module and hak pack installation, admin management, Linux hosting with systemd, NWNX:EE, and troubleshooting guides.

No More Room in Hell

No More Room in Hell dedicated server setup with SteamCMD, GSLT configuration, server.cfg reference, game modes, SourceMod/MetaMod, map rotation, Linux hosting, and troubleshooting guides.

Open Fortress

Open Fortress dedicated server setup, port forwarding, server.cfg reference, game modes, maps, SourceMod with Open-Fortress-Tools, Linux hosting, and troubleshooting guides.

OpenArena

OpenArena dedicated server setup, server.cfg reference, all game modes (FFA through Domination), map rotation, bot configuration, RCON administration, and troubleshooting guides.

Operation: Harsh Doorstop

Operation: Harsh Doorstop dedicated server setup, bat file configuration, Game.ini RCON, maps and eras, faction selection, admin management, Linux hosting, and troubleshooting guides.

The Forest

The Forest dedicated server setup, Server.cfg reference, difficulty modes, admin management, save slot management, world settings, Linux hosting, and troubleshooting guides.

Teeworlds

Teeworlds dedicated server setup, autoexec.cfg reference, game modes (DM/TDM/CTF/LMS), map rotation, RCON administration, voting system, Linux hosting, and troubleshooting guides.

Squad

Squad dedicated server setup on Linux with SteamCMD (AppID 403240), Admins.cfg group-based permissions, LayerRotation.cfg, RCON, mod management, and troubleshooting guides.

SCUM

SCUM dedicated server setup on Windows (AppID 3792580) and Linux via Wine 11, ServerSettings.ini reference, dual admin file system, gameplay difficulty tuning, RCON, backups, and troubleshooting guides.

Post Scriptum (Squad 44)

Post Scriptum (now Squad 44) dedicated server setup with SteamCMD (AppID 746200), Server.cfg reference, group-based Admins.cfg, MapRotation.cfg for WW2 layers, RCON, Linux systemd service, and troubleshooting guides.

Trackmania

Trackmania Nations Forever (TMNF) and ManiaPlanet dedicated server setup, dedicated_cfg.txt reference, map rotation (MatchSettings XML), game modes, XASECO/PyPlanet/EvoSC# admin controllers, Linux hosting, and troubleshooting guides.

Unturned

Unturned dedicated server setup with SteamCMD (AppID 1110390), Commands.dat configuration, vanilla and curated Workshop maps, admin management, OpenMod plugin framework, Linux systemd service, and troubleshooting guides.