How to Host a Dedicated Server in Palworld
No multiplayer game is fun if there is no option to play with your favorite bunch of people. Keeping that in mind, Palworld offers the option to play with friends using an invite code or by setting up a dedicated server privately or publicly. As buying dedicated servers can be expensive, it is better to learn how to set one up yourself. Follow the methods below if you want to host or join a dedicated server in Palworld.
Note:Palworld does not have a dedicated server option for Xbox users as of now. This guide is only for PC users, including Windows and Linux. The minimum requirements to run a server is a 4-core CPU and 16GB RAM.
Setup a Dedicated Server in Steam
Setting up a dedicated server through Steam is straightforward. Nonetheless, you must follow some steps to create a server before entering the game with friends. Palworld does not include an add new server option inside the game. So, follow the steps below to learn how to host a dedicated server in Palworld through Steam.
Install the Palworld Dedicated Server
Change Required Settings
Note:In the Settings file, you can change the Servername, AdminPassword, ServerPassword, and PublicPort by changing their values. Most of the settings in this file are self explanatory so changing them will be easy. You can change maximum server players by changing value of ServerPlayerMaxNum.
Run the Palworld Dedicated Server
Use SteamCMD to Host Server (Windows)
Another method you can use to set up a dedicated server in Palworld is through the SteamCMD. In case you are a SteamCMD user or want to use SteamCMD, follow the steps below:
Download & Run SteamCMD
Install the Dedicated Server & Launch Palserver
Note:You can change server settings through the SteamCMD commands. I.E.: If you want to change the port, type ‘port=8211’ and replace 8211 with a different number.
Use SteamCMD to Host Server (Linux)
With Linux getting its recognition through a clean run of Palworld, Pocketpair ensured they also got the option of hosting servers. Although it requires you to get the SteamCMD to do so, the method is straightforward. Follow the steps below to host a server in Palworld if you are using a Linux device.
Install SteamCMD & Login to Steam
Install Dedicated Server & Launch Script
Join a Dedicated Server in Palworld
What is the point of creating a server if you do not know how to join it, right? Here is how you can join a dedicated server in Palworld:
Open Palworld & Go to Multiplayer
Connect with the IP Address & Port
Warning:Do not share your IP with any random person as it will connect them to your network. Only share the host IP with those you trust. You can change the port value from the settings mentioned previously.
How to Close a Server in Palworld
In Windows, closing the server is as simple as stopping the dedicated server console. However, if you do not want to get into any saved files or other errors, use the admin commands to save your files.
You can do so by running the/AdminPasswordcommand in the game chat while you are in the game. Once you type the correct password you have set during the server setup, you will get admin access.
Now, use the/Savecommand to save the world settings and your progress. Once done, you can type the/Shutdowncommand in the game chat and enter to close the server safely. Linux users can run a dedicated command to close the server:service palworld stop
How to Fix Dedicated Server Password Issue
If you are using passwords in your dedicated server, then you might encounter the “no password has been entered” bug. Pocketpair has already confirmed this bug will be fixed in upcoming patches. But for now, you do one little trick to fix this error.
While joining servers, selectcommunity serversfrom the list. Now, select a community server with a lock icon by their side. Once it requires a password, enter the server password from your host server. Then, go back and try connecting to your dedicated server by using the IP and port. This will fix the error bug, and you will be able to connect to your world.
And that was how you can host or join a dedicated server in Palworld. If you still have any queries regarding this multiplayer feature, let us know in the comments.
Currently, the Palworld Xbox version does not have a server hosting feature. You will notice the Join multiplayer mode option is missing in the Xbox version of the game.
Ishan Adhikary
A gaming nerd who cover all thing video games. Spending time looking through the games and gaming industry was always a dream. Thanks to Beebom, I live it. Once I am done gaming, I write. Once I am done writing, I game.
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