Where Is the Palworld World Save on a Dedicated Server?
Knowing where your world lives is the first step to backing it up, moving it or fixing a corrupted save. On a dedicated server everything sits inside the Pal/Saved folder.
Main locations
- Pal/Saved/SaveGames/0/: holds one folder per world, named with a long string of letters and numbers.
- Pal/Saved/Config/: holds the configuration files. On Linux the subfolder is commonly LinuxServer and on Windows WindowsServer.
- PalWorldSettings.ini: your server options. It is commonly kept in the Config subfolder, or copied from DefaultPalWorldSettings.ini in the server root.
Folder names can differ slightly by platform and update, so look for the Saved folder first.
Inside a world folder
A world folder typically contains Level.sav, LevelMeta.sav, a Players folder holding one file per player, and a backup folder with automatic snapshots. The Players folder is where character data is stored, so deleting it resets every player's progress.
Which world is active?
The server reads GameUserSettings.ini in the Config folder. A value named DedicatedServerName points to the world folder the server loads. If it does not match a folder in SaveGames/0, the server may create a new empty world.
Steps to find it in the panel
- Open the Files tab.
- Go to Pal, then Saved, then SaveGames, then 0.
- Open the folder with the most recent modified time.
- Check Level.sav to confirm it updates when the server saves.
Safe handling
- Stop the server before copying or replacing files.
- Download a copy before editing anything.
- Never delete the Players folder unless you intend a full character reset.
- Use the backup folder inside the world only as a last resort.
Why this matters
Almost every Palworld recovery, from moving hosts to restoring after a crash, comes down to this folder. Keep a recent copy off the server.
Our guide on backing up and restoring a Palworld world explains the full process, and Discord support can help you locate the right folder.