# Client Area

This section provides user guides for working with PteroCA panel, covering both client and administrator perspectives.

## Overview

PteroCA is a billing and management panel for Pterodactyl game server hosting. The panel has two main areas:

* **Client Area** - For customers purchasing and managing their game servers
* **Admin Panel** - For administrators managing the hosting business

## Client Area

The Client Area is where customers:

* Browse and purchase game servers
* Manage their existing servers
* Add funds to their balance
* View payment history
* Manage their account settings

**Client Area Guides:**

* [Dashboard](/using-pteroca/using-pteroca/dashboard.md) - Overview of your client dashboard
* [Browsing the Shop](/using-pteroca/using-pteroca/browsing-shop.md) - Finding and viewing available products
* [Buying Servers](/using-pteroca/using-pteroca/buying-servers.md) - How to purchase a new server
* [Managing Servers](/using-pteroca/using-pteroca/managing-servers.md) - Control and configure your servers
* [Wallet & Payments](/using-pteroca/using-pteroca/wallet-and-payments.md) - Adding funds and viewing payment history
* [Account Settings](/using-pteroca/using-pteroca/account-settings.md) - Managing your profile and preferences

## Admin Panel

The Admin Panel is where administrators:

* Manage users and their permissions
* Configure and monitor servers
* Create and manage products
* Process payments and orders
* Create vouchers and promotions
* View logs and system health
* Configure global settings

**Admin Panel Guides:**

* [Overview](/using-pteroca/admin-panel/overview.md) - Admin dashboard and navigation
* [Managing Users](/using-pteroca/admin-panel/managing-users.md) - User accounts, roles, and permissions
* [Managing Servers](/using-pteroca/admin-panel/managing-servers.md) - Server administration and monitoring
* [Managing Products](/using-pteroca/admin-panel/managing-products.md) - Product configuration and pricing
* [Vouchers](/using-pteroca/admin-panel/vouchers.md) - Creating and managing discount codes
* [Payments & Orders](/using-pteroca/admin-panel/payments-and-orders.md) - Payment tracking and order management
* [Logs & Monitoring](/using-pteroca/admin-panel/logs-and-monitoring.md) - System logs and health monitoring

## Access Control

Access to different parts of the panel is controlled through PteroCA's role-based permission system. By default:

* **Users** with the `user` role have access to the Client Area
* **Administrators** with the `admin` role have access to both the Client Area and Admin Panel
* **Custom roles** can be created with specific permissions (see [Access Control](/access-and-permissions/access-control/roles-and-permissions.md))

## Getting Help

If you need assistance:

* Check the [FAQ](/help-and-maintenance/faq.md)
* Visit [Troubleshooting](/help-and-maintenance/troubleshooting/runtime-issues.md) for common issues
* Join our [Discord server](https://discord.com/invite/Gz5phhuZym) for community support


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