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# Quickstart

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SunLicense Server Setup Guide
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### Step 1: Purchase and Download `server.jar`

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SunLicense resource page
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**Visit the SunLicense Resource Page**

Navigate to the SunLicense resource page to purchase your license.
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**Choose a Payment Method**

You can use the following secure payment options:

* **PayPal**
* **Credit/Debit Card**
* **Cryptocurrency**\
  \&#xNAN;*(All payments are processed securely through Tebex.)*
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**Download the `server.jar` File**

Once your purchase is complete, you will gain access to download the `server.jar` file
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While purchasing the license, you can also choose to purchase the **Managed Hosting** addo&#x6E;**.**\
With this add-on:

* We will manage and host your server.
* You won’t need to handle anything beyond this step.
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### Step 2: Join Our Discord Server to Request a License Key

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Sundevs Support Discord Server
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**Join the SunLicense Discord Server**

Use the following link to join our Discord server: Join Discord.
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**Go to the License Channel**

Navigate to the **#premium** channel within the server.
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**Request Your License Key**

* Click the **Request License** button in the embedded message.
* A developer will provide your license key shortly.
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**Save Your License Key**

Keep this license key safe, as you will need it later.
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### Step 3: Download SunLicenseEggShell (Generic Java Egg) and Import it to Pterodactyl Panel

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SunLinceseEggShell is a modified generic java egg that can be used to SunLicense on Pterodactyl Panel\
Generic Java Egg was created by [parkervcp](https://github.com/parkervcp).
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**Download the SunLicenseEggShell**

Download the `SunLicenseEggShell (Generic Java Egg)` file from the above provided link
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**Go to Your Pterodactyl Admin Dashboard**

Log in to your Pterodactyl admin panel.
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**Navigate to Nests**

In the **Service Management** section, locate and select **Nests**.
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**Import the Egg**

* Click the **Import Egg** button (green button).
* Upload the `SunLicenseEggShell` file you downloaded earlier.
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### Step 4: Create and Start a Server with SunLicenseEggShell

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**Go to the Servers Section**

Navigate to the **Servers** section in your Pterodactyl panel.
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**Click the Create Server Button**

Select the **Create Server** button to start setting up a new server.
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**Configure Server Resources**

SunLicense typically requires the following minimum resources:

* **CPU Cores**: 1 Core
* **RAM**: 1 GB
* **Storage**: 2 GB

Adjust these settings based on your requirements.
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**Select the Egg File**

Choose the **Egg File** that you uploaded in the previous step.
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**Upload `server.jar` to newly created server**

Goto file tab of newly created server and upload server.jar
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**Create  `license.txt`**

* Create file called `license.txt` next to the `server.jar`&#x20;
* Open `license.txt` and paste license key that you obtained from step 02
* Save the license key and start the server
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On the first start, the SunLicense server will automatically download the required dependencies.

* This process may take several minutes.
* During this time, a folder named `.m2` will be created.
* Please wait until the process is complete.
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### Step 5: Access the SunLicense Dashboard

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**Visit Your Server Address**

Open your browser and navigate to:\
`http://{serverip}:{port}`\
\&#xNAN;*(Replace `{serverip}` and `{port}` with your server's actual IP address and port number.)*
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**Log In to the Dashboard**

Use the following default credentials to log in:

* **Username**: `admin`
* **Password**: `admin`
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**Update Your Credentials**

After logging in, navigate to the **Settings** page to change the default credentials for security purposes.
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## Congratulations 🎉✨

You have successfully set up the SunLicense server.