Chapter22 Minecraft runs on Pterodactyl. This is your first-boot checklist after checkout.
1. Open the panel
- Log into the client area and open the service, or go to panel.chapter22hosting.com.
- Select the Minecraft server card.
2. Accept the EULA
Minecraft will not boot until eula.txt contains:
eula=true3. Start and watch the console
Click Start. The Console tab should reach Done without a stack trace.
4. File Manager tour
| Path | Why it matters |
|---|---|
server.properties | Port, MOTD, difficulty, view-distance |
ops.json / whitelist.json | Ops and whitelist |
mods/ or plugins/ | Modloader vs Paper jars |
world/ | Overworld data — back up before risky updates |
5. Schedules and backups
Create a daily backup schedule before inviting a crowd. See Minecraft Backups on Pterodactyl.
6. Invite players
Share the allocation IP:port. Details: How to Join.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I accept the EULA?
Edit eula.txt in the File Manager and set eula=true, then restart.
How do I see errors?
Use the Console tab. Crash reports also land under /crash-reports/.
Can I schedule restarts?
Yes — Pterodactyl Schedules can stop/start on a cron-like cadence.
Need help?
If you are stuck after following this guide, open a ticket from the Chapter22 client area with the exact error, the port or DNS change you made, and whether the service listens locally (ss / Resource Monitor) but fails externally.
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