How to set up a Palworld dedicated server (and fix common errors)

A dedicated Palworld server lets your friends play any time without the host being online.

Recommended RAM

Start with 6 GB for a small group. Palworld's memory use grows over time and with bigger worlds, so move up as you add players and bases.

Basic setup

1. Order a Palworld server on our Discord.
2. Start the server once so it creates its settings file, then stop it.
3. Edit PalWorldSettings.ini (under Pal/Saved/Config) while the server is stopped.
4. Save and start the server again.

Settings you will change

• ServerName and ServerDescription
• ServerPassword (to join) and AdminPassword (for admin commands)
• ServerPlayerMaxNum (maximum 32)
• ExpRate, PalCaptureRate, DeathPenalty and PvP options

How to join

In Palworld choose Join Multiplayer Game, then enter your server address and port (8211 by default) in the box at the bottom.

Keep it healthy

• Restart the server on a schedule, for example once a day, because memory use rises over time.
• Take regular backups of the Pal/Saved folder.

Common errors

• "Failed to connect" or timing out: make sure you typed the right port and that the UDP game port is open.
• Wrong password: ServerPassword is for players, AdminPassword is for admin commands.
• Can't join after a game update: update the server to the matching version.
• Lag and rubber-banding: restart the server and consider more RAM.