Palworld server settings and options
A dedicated Palworld server.
Start and connect
Section titled “Start and connect”- Press Start and wait until the status says Online.
- Find your address and port on the Network page. See Network and ports.
- In the game, use its direct connect or add-server option with that address and port.
Some games use extra ports, for example to list the server in a browser. If players cannot see or reach your server, open a ticket and we will check the ports. See Contact support.
Settings you can change
Section titled “Settings you can change”These are the settings shown on your Startup page. Only settings that can be safely edited are listed.
| Setting | Variable | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Update | AUTO_UPDATE |
Auto update the server on start. | 1 |
| Max Players | MAX_PLAYERS |
32 |
|
| Admin Password | ADMIN_PASSWORD |
If specified, players must provide this password (via the in-game chat or RCON) to gain access to administrator commands on the server. | (blank) |
| Server Name | SERVER_NAME |
A Pterodactyl hosted Palworld Server |
|
| Server Password | SERVER_PASSWORD |
If specified, players must provide this password to join the server. | (blank) |
| Server Description | SERVER_DESCRIPTION |
The description of the server. | (blank) |
| Connection Platfrom | ALLOW_CONNECT_PLATFORM |
The platform players will be able to connect from | Steam |
Change a setting
Section titled “Change a setting”- Stop your server.
- Open Startup in the left menu and find the setting under Server Variables.
- Change the value, save, and start your server.
See Startup settings.
Files the panel keeps up to date
Section titled “Files the panel keeps up to date”Each time your server starts, the panel writes your server’s port and address into: none. If a value you set in those files keeps changing back, that is why. Change it with the settings above, or open a ticket.
Need help?
Section titled “Need help?”Open a ticket or ask on Discord. See Contact support.