How to Schedule Automatic Palworld Server Restarts

Palworld servers tend to use more memory the longer they run, and lag can creep in over days. A scheduled restart is the simplest cure, and our panel's Schedules tab makes it easy.

Why restart regularly

• It clears accumulated memory use.
• It helps the server pick up setting changes.
• It reduces lag and rubber banding.
• It gives you a predictable window for updates.

Many owners restart once a day during the quietest hours. Busy servers may prefer every 6 to 12 hours.

Plan the sequence

A good restart is not an abrupt stop. A safe order is to warn players, save the world, shut down gracefully, then start again. Palworld has admin commands such as /Broadcast, /Save and /Shutdown followed by a delay in seconds and a message. These can be sent from the Console tab.

Steps in the panel

1. Open the Schedules tab and create a new schedule.
2. Pick a name such as Daily restart.
3. Set the time using the schedule fields for minute, hour and day.
4. Add a first task that sends a warning command to the console, for example a broadcast.
5. Add a second task with a delay, then a save command.
6. Add a third task with a further delay, then the restart power action.
7. Enable the schedule and save it.

Task options vary by panel version, so look at the choices offered.

Timing tips

• Use the same time each day and tell players.
• Leave a few minutes between the warning and the restart.
• Avoid peak hours.
• Check time zones, since the schedule may use the panel's time.

After the first run

Watch the console during the first restart to confirm the save completes before shutdown. If the server does not return, check the Console tab for errors.

Backups

Pair restarts with a backup schedule so you always have a recent copy.

Ask in Discord if you want help building a schedule for your player count.