How to create a server in Palworld

Palworld is a massively multiplayer open-world role-playing game where players can capture and train Pal, and even create their own in-game servers. The game features two multiplayer modes: co-op and server. Co-op mode allows two players to explore the world together, while server mode allows up to 32 players to play simultaneously.

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In this article, Gamelade will guide you on how to create a server in the game Palworld.

System requirements

To create a Palworld server, you need a computer that meets the following system requirements:

  • Operating system: Windows 10/11
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4590 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • Hard drive: 50 GB of free space

How to create a server

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To create a Palworld server, you need to download and install the Palworld Dedicated Server GUI tool. This tool is available for free on the developer's website.

After installing the tool, follow these steps to create the server:

  1. Launch the Palworld Dedicated Server GUI tool.
  2. Click the 'Create Server' button.
  3. Enter a name for your server.
  4. Choose the maximum number of players you want to allow to join the server.
  5. Select the IP address you want your server to listen on.
  6. Select the port you want your server to use.
  7. Click the 'Create' button.

The tool will create your server and start it running. You can check the server status by clicking the 'Status' button.

Server configuration

After creating the server, you can configure its settings. To do this, click the 'Configuration' button.

On the configuration page, you can change the following settings:

  • Game Mode: You can choose between co-op or server mode.
  • Day/Night Time: You can change the day/night time on your server.
  • Time speed: You can change the time speed on your server.
  • Pal's spawning ability: You can change Pal's spawning ability on your server.
  • Pal Statistics: You can enable or disable Pal statistics on your server.

Join the server

To join a Palworld server, you need to know the server's IP address and port. You can find this information on the server's configuration page.

After obtaining the IP address and port, follow these steps to join the server:

  1. Launch the Palworld game.
  2. Click the 'Join Multiplayer Game' button.
  3. Select 'Join a Dedicated Server'.
  4. Enter the IP address and port of the server.
  5. Click the 'Join' button.

The game will connect you to the server.

Change server settings in the game.

You can also change the server settings in the game. To do this, open the pause menu and select 'Server Settings'.

On the server settings page, you can change the following settings:

  • Game Mode: You can choose between co-op or server mode.
  • Day/Night Time: You can change the day/night time on your server.
  • Time speed: You can change the time speed on your server.
  • Pal's spawning ability: You can change Pal's spawning ability on your server.
  • Pal Statistics: You can enable or disable Pal statistics on your server.

Creating a Palworld server is a great way to play the game with friends and family. By following the steps in this article, you can create your own server and start exploring the world of Palapagos together.

Update 25 March 2026

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