How to Play Palworld Multiplayer With Friends
Palworld can be played with friends in more than one way, and the best choice depends on how often you play and how many people join. Here is how to decide and get started.
Option 1: Invite-based co-op
The simplest route is hosting a world from your own game and inviting friends. It needs no extra software. The trade-off is that the world only runs while the host is online, and the host's PC and connection do the work. Co-op player limits are small compared with a dedicated server, so check the current in-game limit for your version.
Option 2: A dedicated server
A dedicated server runs on its own machine, so the world stays up when you log off. Friends can join any time, including when you are asleep or away. This is the better choice for groups across time zones or for long-running bases, because your own PC is free for playing rather than hosting.
Option 3: A community server
Some servers are public and open to anyone. These come with their own rules and a community around them. They suit players who want to meet new people rather than play with a fixed group.
Getting your group started
- Decide who will own the world, and keep one person responsible for admin tasks.
- Pick co-op or a dedicated server. If your group plays more than a few evenings a week, a dedicated server is usually worth considering.
- Share the address and password with friends privately.
- Agree on simple rules for storage chests, base locations and raids.
- Make sure everyone updates the game at the same time after patches.
Playing smoothly
- Pick a server location close to most of your friends. Tabi Cloud offers locations in India, Singapore, Germany, the US and Canada, so you can choose the closest one.
- Keep a regular backup, especially before big changes.
- Start with default settings, then adjust things like XP and capture rates once everyone knows what they want.
Which should you choose?
If you just want a one-off session, co-op is fine. If you want a persistent shared world that everyone can reach on their own schedule, a dedicated server is the smoother experience. You can always begin with co-op and move to a server later. Check our world transfer guide for how to bring your progress across.