How to Host a Palworld Dedicated Server

A dedicated Palworld server lets up to 32 friends share one persistent world that stays online even when you log off. Here is how to set one up.

RAM and player slots

Palworld dedicated servers want memory: plan for 8 GB for a small group and 12–16 GB toward the 32-player cap. World size grows over time, so NVMe storage and backups matter.

Configure PalWorldSettings.ini

Almost everything is controlled from PalWorldSettings.ini — capture rates, EXP, Pal spawns, day/night length, death penalty and PvP. Edit it in the config editor, restart, and your rules are live.

Use the REST API

Palworld exposes a REST API for admin actions — announce messages, kick/ban, save and shut down gracefully — handy for community management and automation.

Set it up in 4 steps

1. Pick a Palworld plan sized to your group.
2. Deploy — online in under 60 seconds.
3. Set your name, password and rates in the config editor.
4. Share your server address and start catching Pals.

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