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Getting Started with Your Palworld Server

This guide walks you through getting your Palworld dedicated server online for the first time, from your first boot to inviting friends.

What is Palworld?

Palworld is a survival and crafting game where you catch and work alongside creatures called Pals. A dedicated server lets you and your friends play together 24/7, even when you are offline, with full control over settings and rules.

Step 1: Set your admin password

Your admin password lets you run server commands in-game. Set it before the first start so it is saved correctly.

  1. Log in to the panel and open your Palworld server.
  2. Click Startup in the left sidebar.
  3. Enter a strong password in the Admin Password field and click Save.
  4. Optionally, set a Server Name and a Server Password (leave password blank for a public server).

Step 2: Start the server

Click Start on the Console tab. On the very first boot, the server downloads the game files from Steam, this can take 5 to 10 minutes. Wait for a line like Setting breakpad minidump AppID or Server started listening before trying to connect.

Step 3: Connect from Palworld

  1. Launch Palworld and click Multiplayer.
  2. Click Connect and enter your server's IP and port, the default Palworld port is 8211.
  3. If you set a server password, enter it when prompted.

Your server's IP and port are shown at the top of its page in the panel.

Step 4: Become admin in-game

Once connected, open the in-game chat (Enter key) and type:

/AdminPassword YourAdminPassword

You will see a confirmation message. You can now use admin commands. See the Admin Guide for the full command list.

What next?

  • Configure your server: adjust difficulty, XP rates, and more in PalWorldSettings.ini.
  • Install mods: add Nexus Mods via the file manager.
  • Set a server password: keep the server private to invited players only.

Need help? Open a ticket in our Discord or email support@8bit-hosting.com.

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