# How do I add/open a server port on Pterodactyl?
##### Step 1
Navigate to [Pterodactyl](https://pterodactyl.aquatis.host/auth/login) panel's login screen and **Login**.
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##### Step 2
Navigate to the **Server** section on the left side navigation.
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##### Step 3
Navigate to the server you wish to manage, select the **Manage Server** button.
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##### Step 4
On the top navigation, select the **Network** text to manage the networking for your server.
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##### Step 5
Select the **Create Allocation** button to create a new port allocation for your server.
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##### Step 6
Type **Notes** into the notes box to create a reminder of what you are using that port for.
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You are also able to delete the additional port, or make it the primary port for your server for players to connect with.
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##### Step 7
On the top navigation, select the **Console** text to navigate to the server console.
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##### Step 8
Restart the server with the stop then start button. Upon completion, the ports will be open.