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Shulkr

Free#13 of 26 in Minecraft Server Control Panels

Shulkr: A free Linux panel with strong SFTP, security, and core server management tools. Ranked #13 of 26 in Minecraft Server Control Panels by our editors (6.8/10); pricing: Free plan; best for linux operators prioritizing SFTP and security.

6.8/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.8 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Linux operators prioritizing SFTP and security
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Scheduled backups
Yes
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free and open source with self-hosted deployment
- Includes SFTP, firewall rules, HTTPS domains, and granular permissions
- Combines console, files, backups, monitoring, and plugin management
Where it doesn't
- Runs on Linux VPS or dedicated servers only
- Server-software coverage focuses on Paper, Folia, Velocity, and Waterfall
- Self-hosting requires managing the installation and server environment

Our verdict on Shulkr

Shulkr is an open-source, self-hosted web control panel for Minecraft servers. It is designed for operators running a Linux VPS or dedicated server who want browser access to console commands, files, configurations, plugins, monitoring, backups, and user permissions. The feature set also includes SFTP transfers, firewall rules, custom domains, and automatic HTTPS, making it suited to administrators who want control over both server operations and access management.

Setup is oriented toward a self-managed environment rather than a hosted control-panel service. The installer configures Node.js, Java, Nginx, and related dependencies, which can reduce the number of separate components an operator must prepare. Shulkr supports Paper, Folia, Velocity, and Waterfall servers, with documentation covering PaperMC configuration and optional telemetry support for those server types. That focused coverage is useful for operators within this ecosystem, while teams running other server software should assess compatibility before choosing it.

Day-to-day administration is covered broadly: the real-time console handles logs and commands, the browser-based file manager supports configuration editing, and plugin upload and management keep common maintenance tasks in one interface. Scheduled restarts, automatic backups, CPU and RAM monitoring, player monitoring, granular multi-user permissions, built-in firewall rules, custom domains, automatic HTTPS, and SFTP add practical depth. Shulkr fits Linux operators who value open-source ownership, secure access options, and a concentrated Paper-family and proxy-server workflow. It is less suitable for teams seeking a hosted service, broader server-software coverage, or built-in AI features.

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Shulkr pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Shulkr fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Supported operating systems	Linux
Server software support	Paper, Folia, Velocity, Waterfall
Scheduled backups	Yes
Web file manager	Yes
SFTP access	Yes
Multi-user roles	Yes
Server import	Not verified
Deployment	Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Linux
Support	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan
Website	shulkr.dev
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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