The PalWorldSettings.ini file controls all aspects of your server. This guide explains the most important settings and how to configure them.
Configuration File Location
- 1File: PalWorldSettings.ini
- 2Location: PalServer/Pal/Saved/Config/WindowsServer/
- 3If file doesn't exist, start the server once to generate it
- 4Always backup before making changes
Server Identity Settings
ServerName="Your Server"The name shown in the server browser
Example: ServerName="My Palworld Server"
ServerPassword=""Password required to join (empty = no password)
Example: ServerPassword="secret123"
AdminPassword="admin123"Password for admin commands
Example: Required for /AdminPassword
PublicPort=8211The port for player connections
Example: Default is 8211
MaxPlayers=32Maximum concurrent players
Example: Adjust based on server resources
Gameplay Rate Settings
ExpRate=1.0Experience gain multiplier
Example: 2.0 = double XP
PalCaptureRate=1.0Chance to capture Pals
Example: Higher = easier catches
WorkSpeedRate=1.0How fast Pals work at bases
Example: 2.0 = double speed
DayTimeSpeedRate=1.0How fast daytime passes
Example: 0.5 = slower days
NightTimeSpeedRate=1.0How fast nighttime passes
Example: 2.0 = faster nights
Difficulty Settings
PlayerDamageRateAttack=1.0Damage dealt by players
Example: 2.0 = double damage
PlayerDamageRateDefense=1.0Damage taken by players
Example: 0.5 = half damage taken
DeathPenalty=AllWhat drops on death
Example: None, Item, ItemAndEquipment, All
Tip
- DeathPenalty options: None, Item, ItemAndEquipment, All
- Balance rates carefully for your community's preference
RCON Settings
RCONEnabled=TrueEnable RCON connections
Example: Required for RCON tools
RCONPort=25575Port for RCON connections
Example: Default: 25575
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