Category Management
Categories organize templates into logical groups, corresponding to Pterodactyl nests.
Categories List
Navigate to Manage Categories from the dashboard.
List Columns
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Order | Sort order number |
| Name | Category name with icon |
| Nest ID | Pterodactyl nest ID |
| Description | Category description (truncated) |
| Templates | Count of templates in category |
| Status | Active or Inactive |
| Actions | Add template, Edit, Toggle status, Delete |
Creating a Category
- Click Add Category button
- Fill in the modal form:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Category display name (required) |
| Nest ID | Pterodactyl nest ID (required) |
| Sort Order | Display order (lower = first) |
| Icon | FontAwesome class (e.g., fas fa-folder) |
| Description | Category description |
| Active | Whether visible to clients |
- Click Save Category
Editing Categories
Click the Edit button (pencil icon) on any category row to open the edit modal with pre-filled values.
Category Actions
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Add Template | Create new template in this category |
| Edit | Open edit modal |
| Toggle Status | Enable/disable category |
| Delete | Remove category (with confirmation) |
Deleting Categories
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Deleting a category will orphan its templates. Reassign templates to another category first.
Icon Examples
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Import via Sync
Instead of manual creation, use Sync Pterodactyl to automatically import nests as categories. See Synchronization.