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+# Whitelist Manager Web Dashboard
+
+**Status:** Planning  
+**Owner:** Michael "Frostystyle" Krause  
+**Priority:** Tier 0 - Immediate Win  
+**Last Updated:** 2026-02-16  
+**Time Estimate:** 2-2.5 hours
+
+---
+
+## Quick Links
+
+- [Deployment Plan](deployment-plan.md) - Complete 6-phase build guide
+- [Prerequisites](prerequisites.md) - What you need before starting
+- *(usage-guide.md - To be created after deployment)*
+- *(troubleshooting.md - To be created after deployment)*
+
+---
+
+## Overview
+
+Web dashboard at `whitelist.firefrostgaming.com` for managing player whitelists across all 11 Minecraft servers. Replaces manual SSH and Pterodactyl console work.
+
+**The Problem:**
+- Currently requires manual SSH to each node (TX1, NC1)
+- Update whitelist on each server individually via Pterodactyl console  
+- Time-consuming (15+ minutes per change)
+- Error-prone
+- No visibility into current whitelist status
+
+**The Solution:**
+- Web interface with server list and status
+- Toggle whitelist ON/OFF per server (one click)
+- Add/remove players from individual servers
+- Bulk add/remove across all servers
+- Staff-accessible (Michael, Meg, trusted staff)
+
+---
+
+## Key Deliverables
+
+- **Web Dashboard:** `whitelist.firefrostgaming.com`
+- **Backend:** Python Flask application
+- **Frontend:** HTML + TailwindCSS responsive design
+- **Authentication:** Basic auth (username/password) via HTTPS
+- **Hosting:** Ghost VPS (Chicago) - same server as Wiki.js Staff
+
+---
+
+## Managed Servers
+
+**11 Minecraft Servers:**
+
+**Texas Node (TX1):**
+- Reclamation
+- Stoneblock 4
+- Society: Sunlit Valley
+- Vanilla 1.21.11
+- All The Mons
+
+**North Carolina Node (NC1):**
+- The Ember Project
+- Minecolonies: Create and Conquer
+- All The Mods 10
+- Homestead
+- EMC Subterra Tech
+
+**Excluded (Non-Minecraft):**
+- FoundryVTT (TX)
+- Hytale (NC)
+
+---
+
+## Tech Stack
+
+- **Backend:** Python 3 + Flask
+- **API Integration:** Pterodactyl API v1 (console commands)
+- **Frontend:** HTML5 + TailwindCSS
+- **Web Server:** Nginx (reverse proxy)
+- **SSL:** Let's Encrypt
+- **Process Manager:** systemd
+- **Authentication:** Flask-HTTPAuth (basic auth)
+
+---
+
+## Success Metrics
+
+- ✅ **15-minute task → 30 seconds** (time savings)
+- ✅ **Zero-error whitelist management** (reliability)
+- ✅ **Full visibility** across all servers (transparency)
+- ✅ **Staff accessible** without SSH access (usability)
+
+---
+
+## Dependencies
+
+**Blocks:**
+- None (standalone tool)
+
+**Blocked By:**
+- None (ready to build)
+
+**Prerequisites:**
+- Pterodactyl panel URL and API key
+- Ghost VPS SSH access
+- DNS A record: `whitelist.firefrostgaming.com` → Ghost VPS IP
+- Admin credentials for dashboard
+
+---
+
+## Current Status
+
+**Planning Phase:**
+- ✅ Deployment plan complete (40+ pages)
+- ✅ Requirements gathered
+- ✅ Tech stack selected
+- ✅ Server list compiled (11 servers)
+- ⏳ Awaiting medical clearance to begin build
+
+**Next Steps:**
+1. Obtain Pterodactyl API key
+2. Set up DNS record
+3. Begin Phase 1: Infrastructure setup
+4. Follow 6-phase deployment plan
+
+---
+
+## Documentation in This Directory
+
+### Core Documents
+
+**deployment-plan.md** (40+ pages)
+- Complete 6-phase deployment guide
+- Prerequisites checklist
+- Code examples (Flask, Nginx, systemd)
+- Testing procedures
+- Security considerations
+- Maintenance guidelines
+- Future enhancements roadmap
+
+**prerequisites.md**
+- Pterodactyl API access
+- Ghost VPS requirements
+- DNS configuration
+- Authentication setup
+
+### To Be Created
+
+**usage-guide.md** (after deployment)
+- Staff usage instructions
+- Common workflows
+- Access control
+- Screenshots
+
+**troubleshooting.md** (after deployment)
+- Common issues and solutions
+- Error messages
+- Recovery procedures
+- Service restart procedures
+
+**maintenance.md** (after deployment)
+- Daily/weekly/monthly tasks
+- Update procedures
+- Log rotation
+- Health checks
+
+---
+
+## Future Enhancements (Phase 2)
+
+**Discord Bot Integration:**
+- `/whitelist add player` command in Discord
+- Automated notifications when players added/removed
+
+**Paymenter Integration:**
+- Auto-whitelist on subscription payment
+- Auto-remove on subscription cancellation
+- Grace period handling
+
+**Advanced Features:**
+- Whitelist sync verification (ensure all servers match)
+- Player activity tracking
+- Automated whitelist backups
+- Whitelist import/export (CSV)
+- Bulk operations via file upload
+
+**UI Improvements:**
+- Real-time server status indicators
+- Player search/filter
+- Recent changes history
+- Multi-server checkbox selection
+
+**Authentication Upgrades:**
+- SSO integration with Wiki.js
+- Role-based permissions (admin/moderator/viewer)
+- 2FA support
+- API tokens for automation
+
+---
+
+## Related Documents
+
+- [Task Documentation Standard](../../standards/task-documentation-standard.md) - Standard this task follows
+- [Tasks Master List](../../core/tasks.md) - High-level task entry
+- *(Infrastructure Manifest - for Ghost VPS details)*
+- *(Pterodactyl deployment docs - for API context)*
+
+---
+
+**Fire + Frost + Foundation = Where Love Builds Legacy** 💙🔥❄️
+
+---
+
+**Document Status:** ACTIVE  
+**Task Status:** Planning  
+**Ready to Build:** Yes (awaiting medical clearance)