Palworld Dedicated Server: Admin Commands & PalWorldSettings Guide
Data Verified: May 2026Complete Palworld dedicated server reference. Master PalWorldSettings.ini multipliers, RCON admin commands, port forwarding, and the hardware needed for stable 32-player guilds.
Commands & configuration database
| Command | Default Value | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
ServerName | Default Palworld Server | Public server name shown in the community browser. | |
ServerDescription | (empty) | Description displayed alongside the server name. | |
ServerPassword | (empty) | Password required to connect. Leave blank for public servers. | |
AdminPassword | (empty) | Password used for admin login and RCON authentication. | |
ServerPlayerMaxNum | 32 | Maximum concurrent players (hard cap is 32 in current versions). | |
PublicPort | 8211 | UDP game port the server listens on. | |
RCONEnabled | False | Enables the RCON administrative interface. | |
RCONPort | 25575 | TCP port used by RCON when enabled. | |
DeathPenalty | All | What players drop on death: None, Item, ItemAndEquipment, All. | |
ExpRate | 1.000000 | Multiplier for player and pal XP gain. | |
PalCaptureRate | 1.000000 | Multiplier for sphere capture success rate. | |
PalSpawnNumRate | 1.000000 | Multiplier for the density of wild pal spawns. | |
DayTimeSpeedRate | 1.000000 | Scales the length of the in-game day. | |
NightTimeSpeedRate | 1.000000 | Scales the length of the in-game night. | |
GuildPlayerMaxNum | 20 | Maximum number of players allowed in a single guild. | |
bIsPvP | False | Enables player-versus-player damage on the server. |
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| Command | Default Value | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
Shutdown <seconds> <message> | N/A | Schedules a server shutdown after the given seconds with a broadcast message. | |
DoExit | N/A | Forces an immediate server shutdown without warning. | |
Broadcast <message> | N/A | Sends a server-wide message to all connected players. Underscores replace spaces. | |
KickPlayer <steamID> | N/A | Disconnects the specified player from the server. | |
BanPlayer <steamID> | N/A | Permanently bans the specified player. | |
TeleportToPlayer <steamID> | N/A | Teleports the admin to a specific player's location. | |
TeleportToMe <steamID> | N/A | Teleports a specific player to the admin's location. | |
ShowPlayers | N/A | Lists all connected players with their Steam IDs and player IDs. | |
Info | N/A | Displays server version and basic info. | |
Save | N/A | Forces an immediate world save to disk. |
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Sizing guidance for self-hosting a Palworld dedicated server.
| Tier | Specification | Use case |
|---|---|---|
| Co-op (1-4 players) | 8 GB RAM / 4-core 4.0 GHz+ CPU | Small co-op group with vanilla settings. Server idles around 4-6 GB RAM. |
| Community (8-16 players) | 16 GB RAM / 4-core 4.5 GHz+ CPU / NVMe SSD | Active community with multiple guild bases. Single-thread clock is the dominant performance factor. |
| Full Server (32 players) | 32 GB RAM / 6-core 5.0 GHz+ Dedicated Node / NVMe | Max-pop server with many base camps. Requires a dedicated node, base AI scales poorly past 16 players. |
Default file locations
Default installation paths for Palworld dedicated servers installed via SteamCMD.
Windows
C:\PalServer\Pal\Saved\Config\WindowsServer\Linux
/home/steam/PalServer/Pal/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/Pro-Tip: Always stop the server completely before editing configuration files, or the server will overwrite your changes upon restart.
Default ports for port forwarding
Open these on your router and firewall before exposing the server to the internet.
| Service | Protocol | Port |
|---|---|---|
| Game Port | UDP | 8211 |
| Query Port | UDP | 27015 |
| RCON / Telnet | TCP | 25575 |
Quick start: launch your Palworld server
Copy-paste these two commands to install and start a Palworld dedicated server. Tested against SteamCMD on a fresh box.
Step 1, Install via SteamCMDSteam App ID 2394010
steamcmd +force_install_dir /home/steam/palserver +login anonymous +app_update 2394010 validate +quitStep 2, Launch the Palworld server
cd /home/steam/palserver && ./PalServer.sh -useperfthreads -NoAsyncLoadingThread -UseMultithreadForDSNote: Drop those three flags only if CPU usage is fine without them, they make a big difference on 8+ players.
Step 1, Install via SteamCMDSteam App ID 2394010
steamcmd +force_install_dir "C:\palserver" +login anonymous +app_update 2394010 validate +quitStep 2, Launch the Palworld server
C:\palserver\PalServer.exe -useperfthreads -NoAsyncLoadingThread -UseMultithreadForDSFrequently asked questions
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