Aether Panel Documentation
What is Aether Panel?
Aether Panel (codename: SkyPanel) is a modern and comprehensive open-source server management solution, designed to provide an intuitive and powerful interface that simplifies the management of your applications, services, and game servers.
It is a unified control panel that allows you to deploy, configure, monitor, and manage multiple servers from a single web interface. With a focus on ease of use, security, and flexibility, Aether Panel eliminates the need for advanced command-line knowledge, allowing both beginners and experienced administrators to manage their infrastructure efficiently.
Whether you need to manage game servers like Minecraft, Terraria, or Valheim, web applications, Discord bots, or any other type of service, Aether Panel provides you with the necessary tools to do so easily and professionally.
- Modern Web Interface: Clean, responsive, and easy-to-use design
- Multi-Server: Manage multiple servers from a single panel
- Multi-Node: Distribute servers across different physical or virtual machines
- File Management: Integrated code editor with syntax highlighting
- Real-Time Console: Server console access via WebSocket
- Backup System: Create and restore backups easily
- Database Management: Automatically create and manage MySQL/MariaDB databases
- Integrated Monitoring: Gatus integrated for uptime and status monitoring
- Integrated SFTP: Secure file transfer
- Permission System: Granular access control per user
- Complete RESTful API: Automate everything via API
- Docker Ready: Native support for Docker containers
- 100% Open Source: Open source and completely free
About the Name
The project is officially called Aether Panel, but internally we use the codename SkyPanel. Both names refer to the same project.
You may see references to both names in the code, documentation, and repositories. There is no functional difference—they are simply two ways to refer to the same panel. Giving credit matters: this is an open source project and a fork of PufferPanel.
Acknowledgments and credits
Aether Panel would not exist without PufferPanel. This project is a fork, and we want to publicly thank the PufferPanel team and community for the work that spurred ours.
- If in the future the fork evolves so much that it loses PufferPanel's identity (changes that fully unlink us), Aether Panel could be considered independent, but credit and thanks to PufferPanel will always remain: it was what spurred us.
- We do not seek to make a profit from this project. If any revenue is ever generated, it will be reinvested for the benefit of everyone (servers, documentation, community).
- We aim to maintain compatibility with PufferPanel when possible, so that the community and migrations remain viable.
Is Aether Panel a fork?
Yes, Aether Panel is a fork of PufferPanel, but with a completely different and improved approach. We have taken a solid foundation and transformed it into something unique.
Why not create it from scratch?
We chose to fork instead of creating from scratch for several strategic reasons:
- Solid Foundation: PufferPanel already had a robust and functional architecture that we could improve instead of reinventing
- Faster Development: By starting from an existing base, we can focus on improvements and new features instead of rebuilding the basics
- Active Community: We can build on an existing community and listen to their real needs
- Simplified Installation: We receive donations to maintain installation and template servers, allowing us to offer verified and secure installations
- Enhanced Security: We review all updates and templates to ensure they do not contain malicious code
- Different Approach: We want to create a panel that listens to the community, not one that sells premium extensions like other open source panels
- Continuous Improvements: We can implement the features the community really needs, without commercial restrictions
Aether Panel is not just a fork with another name. It is an evolution that prioritizes community, transparency, and complete functionality without hidden payments.
Who is Aether Panel for?
Aether Panel is designed for a wide variety of users and use cases:
Perfect for communities managing multiple game servers (Minecraft, Terraria, Valheim, ARK, Rust, etc.). Allows managing everything from one place with administrator and moderator roles.
Casos de uso:
- Minecraft servers (Java and Bedrock)
- Survival game servers
- Multiplayer game servers
- Management of multiple worlds and mods
Ideal for companies offering game server hosting services. Allows managing multiple clients, allocating resources, and monitoring the status of all servers.
Casos de uso:
- Centralized management of client servers
- Billing system via API
- Automatic uptime monitoring
- Resource allocation per client
For developers who need to deploy and manage applications quickly, or system administrators looking for a centralized tool.
Casos de uso:
- Rapid application deployment
- Managing multiple servers from one panel
- Automation via API
- Centralized monitoring and logs
For users who want to host their own services and personal projects without complications.
Casos de uso:
- Game servers for friends
- Discord bots
- Personal web applications
- Development and testing projects
For small and medium-sized businesses that want to self-manage their infrastructure efficiently and economically.
Casos de uso:
- Self-management of web infrastructure
- Full control over servers and data
- No dependency on expensive external services
- Scalability according to needs
Features & Benefits
Aether Panel offers a complete set of features designed to make server management as simple and efficient as possible:
- Modern Web Interface: Clean, intuitive, and fully responsive design that works on any device
- Integrated Code Editor: Edit files directly from the browser with syntax highlighting and autocomplete
- Real-Time Console: Access the server console with auto-scroll and command sending
- Intuitive Dashboard: Overview of all your servers, resources, and system status
- Multi-Server Management: Control all your servers from a single centralized panel
- Multi-Node: Distribute servers across different physical or virtual machines
- Template System: Over 24 pre-configured templates for popular games and applications
- Database Management: Automatically create and manage MySQL/MariaDB databases
- Backup System: Create, restore, and download backups easily
- Integrated SFTP: Secure file transfer with unique credentials per server
- Granular Permission System: Detailed control over what each user can do
- 2FA Authentication: Support for two-factor authentication (TOTP)
- OAuth2: Secure API with OAuth2 authentication and scopes
- Container Isolation: Each server runs in its own isolated environment
- HTTPS by Default: Support for SSL/TLS with Let's Encrypt
- Integrated Gatus: Automatic uptime and status monitoring for all services
- Real-Time Statistics: CPU, RAM, disk, and network graphs
- Complete RESTful API: Automate everything via REST API
- WebSocket API: Real-time communication for consoles and updates
- Notifications: Integration with Discord and Email for alerts
- Simple Installation: Automated script that detects your system and installs everything
- Docker Support: Installation with Docker and Docker Compose
- Multi-System: Supports Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, CentOS, RHEL
- 100% Open Source: Open source, free, and no premium features
- Active Community: Development guided by the community and its needs
Aether Panel combines the power of professional tools with the simplicity you need to manage your servers without complications.