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.
Which Panel Is My Server On?
At DustBowl.Games, we use two panels depending on the game and hosting tier:
AMP (Application Management Panel)
Used for: Most of our popular game servers
AMP is our primary panel, built by CubeCoders. It's a mature, feature-rich platform with native support for a huge library of games.
Access URL: You'll receive your AMP panel URL in your welcome email after purchase.
How to tell: AMP has a darker UI with a sidebar navigation showing all your server instances.
WISP (Pterodactyl-Based)
Used for: Additional games, custom setups, and Docker-based deployments
WISP gives us the flexibility to run games that aren't natively in AMP by using Pterodactyl community eggs.
Access URL: You'll receive your WISP panel URL in your welcome email.
How to tell: WISP has a modern flat UI with servers listed as cards on your dashboard.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | AMP | WISP |
|---|---|---|
| Server Control | Start, stop, restart, kill | Start, stop, restart, kill |
| Console | Full console with command input | Full console with command input |
| File Manager | Built-in web editor | Built-in web editor with syntax highlighting |
| SFTP Access | Yes | Yes |
| Backups | Scheduled + manual | Scheduled + manual |
| Scheduling | Advanced task scheduler | Cron-based schedules |
| User Management | Granular permissions | Subuser system with fine-grained perms |
| Databases | Via game config | Built-in MySQL provisioning |
| Docker Isolation | No (process-level) | Yes (full container isolation) |
| Mod Support | Via file manager | Automatic modpack installation |
| Resource Monitoring | CPU, Memory, Players | CPU, Memory, Disk, Network |
Can I Switch Panels?
In most cases, your game determines which panel is used. If you have a preference, reach out on Discord and we'll see what we can do.
Both Panels Support
Regardless of which panel your server is on, you get:
- ✅ Full server control (start, stop, restart)
- ✅ Console access with command input
- ✅ File management (web + SFTP)
- ✅ Automatic and manual backups
- ✅ Scheduled tasks
- ✅ User/permission management
- ✅ US-based Discord support from our team