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Install Gameserver – Panel & Wings Step by Step

Install Gameserver panel and Wings: Ubuntu, Docker, node setup, create first game server – complete guide.

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Quick answer: Install Gameserver fastest with the community installer on Ubuntu: bash <(curl -s https://Gameserver-installer.se), option 2 (Panel + Wings). Then set up node, allocations and Wings token.

This guide shows you step by step how to install the Gameserver Panel and Wings on your server. Gameserver is a free, open-source game server management panel based on Docker containers. At the end you'll have a fully functional environment where you can create and manage game servers with just a few clicks.

Note: Detailed subpages on configuration, troubleshooting and optimization can be found in the left navigation.

Requirements

  • Operating system: Ubuntu 20.04, 22.04 or 24.04 (recommended)
  • CPU: At least 2 cores
  • RAM: At least 4 GB (8 GB recommended for multiple servers)
  • Storage: 20 GB free SSD storage
  • Root access: SSH access with root privileges
  • Docker-capable: KVM virtualization (not OpenVZ or LXC)
  • Domain: A domain or subdomain for panel access (optional, but recommended)

Step 1: Basic server preparation

Connect to your server via SSH:

ssh root@your-server-ip

Update the system:

apt update && apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install Gameserver Panel

Gameserver provides an official installation script that automates the entire process. Run the following command:

bash
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