Documentation
Resource upgrades
Add or remove RAM, disk, CPU, and backup slots on a Discord bot server.
Upgrade amounts and cost
| Resource | One +1 click adds | Daily cost added | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAM | 256 MB | 1 credit/day | 4096 MB total |
| Disk | 500 MB | 1 credit/day | 10240 MB total |
| CPU | 25% | 1 credit/day | 150% total |
| Backups | 1 slot | 1 credit/day | 20 slots total |
Change resources
- 1Open the Discord server management page.
- 2Scroll to Configure upgrades.
- 3Use +1 or +2 to add one or two upgrade steps.
- 4Use -1 or -2 to remove upgrade steps you no longer need.
- 5The dashboard updates the Pterodactyl server automatically.
- 6Check the new daily cost at the top of the page.
Important
Adding resources increases the cost of every new 24-hour runtime block. Removing resources lowers the daily cost, but make sure the bot still has enough RAM, disk, and CPU to run.
What each upgrade helps with
| Resource | Use it when |
|---|---|
| RAM | The process is killed, memory use is near the limit, or the bot loads many libraries and caches. |
| Disk | The project, packages, logs, database files, or user data need more storage. |
| CPU | The bot handles many events, image work, commands, or other processor-heavy tasks. |
| Backups | You want Pterodactyl backup slots before risky updates or file changes. |
At maximum
The + buttons are disabled when the resource is already at its current maximum. The page shows an “at maximum” message and keeps the server inside the allowed limits.