How to fix Palworld server lag and high memory use
Many Palworld server owners notice that performance drops after the server has been running for many hours. Memory use tends to grow, and big bases with lots of Pals add extra load.
Restart on a schedule
The simplest fix is a regular restart, for example once a day during a quiet period. Use /Save and /Shutdown from the admin commands to warn players first. Ask us on Discord if you want a schedule set up for you.
Check your RAM
Look at the memory graph on your panel. If usage keeps rising until the server crashes, you either need to restart more often or move to a plan with more RAM.
Settings that reduce load
- Lower PalSpawnNumRate if you raised it, because more wild Pals means more to simulate.
- Reduce the number of players if your plan is small.
- Keep BaseCampMaxNum and BaseCampWorkerMaxNum at reasonable values. Lots of workers at many bases is a heavy load.
- Avoid huge base spam in one area. Encourage players to remove unused bases.
Update the server
Palworld updates often include performance fixes. Update the server when a new version comes out, and ask players to update their game too. A version mismatch makes people unable to join.
Connection problems
- Players cannot find the server: use the IP and port shown in your panel and check the Palworld default is port 8211 UDP.
- Timeouts while joining: try again after the server has fully started, which can take a couple of minutes.
- Password errors: check ServerPassword in PalWorldSettings.ini.
Crashes
Check the Console for errors, restore your last known good settings file, and keep recent backups of the save folder.