Palworld Admin Commands

This guide covers all available administrative commands for Palworld dedicated servers. Commands are executed through RCON or the in-game admin console.

Accessing Admin Commands

Admin commands can be executed via RCON (Remote Console) or the in-game console if you’re listed in Admins.txt and authenticated with the admin password.

Using RCON

Connect to your server using an RCON client:

# Using mcrcon
mcrcon -H your-server-ip -P 25575 -p YourAdminPassword

# Using rcon-cli
rcon -a your-server-ip:25575 -p YourAdminPassword

In-Game Console

If you’re an admin and in-game, access the console and authenticate:

Open console (usually / or ~ key)
Type /AdminPassword YourAdminPassword
Execute admin commands

Basic Server Commands

Server Management

Server Control

/Shutdown {Seconds} {MessageText}
/DoExit
/Save

Manages server operation.Examples:

/Shutdown 60 "Server restarting in 60 seconds!"
/Shutdown 300 "Maintenance in 5 minutes"
/DoExit
/Save

/DoExit immediately stops the server without warning. Use /Shutdown with a timer for graceful shutdowns.

Server Information

/Info
/ShowPlayers

Displays server and player information.Examples:

/Info
/ShowPlayers

Output includes:

Server version
Current player count
Player list with SteamIDs
Server uptime

Player Management

Player Administration

Kick Commands

/KickPlayer {SteamID}

Kicks a player from the server.Examples:

/KickPlayer 76561198012345678

Use /ShowPlayers to get player SteamIDs before kicking.

Ban Commands

/BanPlayer {SteamID}
/UnBanPlayer {SteamID}

Bans or unbans a player permanently.Examples:

/BanPlayer 76561198012345678
/UnBanPlayer 76561198012345678

Banned players are added to Banlist.txt. You can also manually edit this file.

Teleportation

Teleport Commands

/TeleportToPlayer {SteamID}
/TeleportToMe {SteamID}

Teleports you to a player or a player to you.Examples:

/TeleportToPlayer 76561198012345678
/TeleportToMe 76561198012345678

Useful for helping stuck players or investigating reports of cheating.

World and Environment Commands

Time Control

Time Commands

/SetTimeOfDay {Hour}

Sets the in-game time (0-23).Examples:

/SetTimeOfDay 12    # Set to noon
/SetTimeOfDay 0     # Set to midnight
/SetTimeOfDay 6     # Set to dawn
/SetTimeOfDay 18    # Set to dusk

Weather Control

Weather Commands

/SetWeather {WeatherType}

Changes the current weather.Weather Types:

Clear - Clear skies
Rain - Rainy weather
Storm - Stormy weather
Snow - Snowy weather

Examples:

/SetWeather Clear
/SetWeather Rain
/SetWeather Storm

Broadcast and Communication

Broadcast Commands

/Broadcast {Message}

Sends a server-wide broadcast message.Examples:

/Broadcast Welcome to our Palworld server!
/Broadcast Server restart in 10 minutes
/Broadcast Event starting at spawn!

Broadcasts appear as system messages to all connected players.

Advanced Admin Commands

Item and Resource Management

Item Commands

Currently, Palworld doesn’t have native item spawn commands via RCON. Item management is done through:

World Editor (single-player/local)
Save file editing (advanced users)
Mods/plugins (third-party tools)

Official item spawn commands may be added in future updates. Check the latest patch notes.

Pal Management

Pal Commands

Native Pal spawning commands are limited. For advanced Pal management:

Use save file editors
Install community mods/plugins
Use world editor tools

Common community mod commands (if installed):

/SpawnPal {PalID} {Level}
/GivePal {SteamID} {PalID} {Level}
/DeletePal {PalID}

Community mods are not officially supported. Use at your own risk and always backup saves.

Server Configuration Commands

Runtime Configuration

/SetServerName {Name}
/SetServerDescription {Description}
/SetPassword {Password}

Changes server settings at runtime.Examples:

/SetServerName "My Awesome Palworld Server"
/SetServerDescription "PvE - Friendly Community"
/SetPassword SecurePassword123
/SetPassword ""  # Remove password

These changes are temporary and reset on server restart. Update PalWorldSettings.ini for permanent changes.

Whitelist Management

Whitelist Commands

/WhiteListAdd {SteamID}
/WhiteListRemove {SteamID}
/ShowWhiteList

Manages server whitelist.Examples:

/WhiteListAdd 76561198012345678
/WhiteListRemove 76561198012345678
/ShowWhiteList

Whitelist must be enabled in PalWorldSettings.ini for these commands to have effect.

Guild Management

Guild Commands

/ShowGuilds
/GuildInfo {GuildName}

Displays guild information.Examples:

/ShowGuilds
/GuildInfo "Dragon Riders"

Information displayed:

Guild name
Member count
Base locations
Guild level

Debugging and Monitoring

Performance Monitoring

Debug Commands

/ShowPerformance
/ShowMemory
/ShowNetwork

Displays performance metrics.Examples:

/ShowPerformance    # Shows FPS, tick rate
/ShowMemory         # Shows memory usage
/ShowNetwork        # Shows network statistics

Use these commands to diagnose performance issues or lag spikes.

Logging

Log Commands

/SetLogLevel {Level}
/DumpLog

Controls server logging.Log Levels:

0 - No logging
1 - Errors only
2 - Warnings and errors
3 - Info, warnings, and errors
4 - Debug (verbose)

Examples:

/SetLogLevel 2
/DumpLog

Utility Commands

Save Management

Save Commands

/Save
/CreateBackup
/LoadBackup {BackupName}

Manages world saves and backups.Examples:

/Save
/CreateBackup PreEvent
/LoadBackup PreEvent

Always create backups before major events or changes. Restoring backups will revert all progress since the backup was made.

Security Commands

Security Management

/ChangeAdminPassword {NewPassword}
/ShowAdmins
/AddAdmin {SteamID}
/RemoveAdmin {SteamID}

Manages admin access and security.Examples:

/ChangeAdminPassword NewSecurePassword123
/ShowAdmins
/AddAdmin 76561198012345678
/RemoveAdmin 76561198087654321

Admin changes require editing Admins.txt and server restart for permanent effect.

Event and Spawn Commands

Event Control

/StartEvent {EventType}
/StopEvent

Controls in-game events (if available).Event Types (game-dependent):

Raid - Trigger a raid event
Boss - Spawn boss event
Meteor - Meteor shower event

Examples:

/StartEvent Raid
/StopEvent

Event availability depends on game version and installed mods.

RCON-Specific Commands

Connection Management

# Authenticate
/AdminPassword YourAdminPassword

# Check authentication status
/CheckAuth

# Disconnect
/Disconnect

Batch Operations

Execute multiple commands in sequence:

# Using mcrcon
mcrcon -H ip -P 25575 -p password "Broadcast Event starting!" "Save" "SetTimeOfDay 12"

Community Mod Commands

Popular community mods add additional commands:

PalGuard (Anti-Cheat Mod)

/pgban {SteamID}
/pgunban {SteamID}
/pgkick {SteamID}
/pgcheck {SteamID}

Manages anti-cheat functions.

Better Commands Mod

/tp {x} {y} {z}
/tphere {player}
/give {item} {amount}
/heal
/god
/speed {multiplier}

Enhanced admin utilities.

Economy Mod

/balance {player}
/pay {player} {amount}
/setbalance {player} {amount}
/economy stats

Manages server economy.

Community mods require separate installation and may not be compatible with all server versions. Always use trusted sources.

Command Aliases and Shortcuts

Common command shortcuts:

Full Command	Shortcut	Description
`/ShowPlayers`	`/players`	List players
`/Broadcast`	`/bc`	Broadcast message
`/TeleportToMe`	`/tpm`	Teleport player to you
`/TeleportToPlayer`	`/tp`	Teleport to player
`/Shutdown`	`/stop`	Shutdown server

Best Practices

Admin Command Best Practices:

Document actions: Keep a log of major admin commands executed
Communicate: Warn players before shutdowns or major changes
Regular saves: Use /Save frequently, especially before risky operations
Backup first: Create backups before experimenting with commands
Be fair: Use admin powers responsibly and consistently
Monitor logs: Regularly check logs for issues or abuse
Secure RCON: Use strong passwords and restrict access
Test first: Test new commands on backup saves when possible

Troubleshooting Commands

Command Not Working

Common Issues:

Not authenticated: Verify admin password is correct
Insufficient permissions: Check you’re in Admins.txt
Wrong syntax: Verify command format
RCON not enabled: Check RCONEnabled=True in config
Port blocked: Ensure RCON port (25575) is open

Solutions:

Re-authenticate with /AdminPassword
Verify Admins.txt contains your SteamID64
Check command syntax in this guide
Restart server after config changes
Check firewall settings

Player Can't Be Kicked/Banned

Possible Causes:

Wrong SteamID format
Player already disconnected
Admin permissions issue

Solutions:

Use /ShowPlayers to get correct SteamID
Ban the SteamID anyway to prevent reconnection
Verify admin status with /ShowAdmins

Scripting and Automation

Automated Restart Script

Example RCON script for scheduled restarts:

#!/bin/bash
# Automated restart script

RCON_IP="your-server-ip"
RCON_PORT="25575"
RCON_PASS="YourAdminPassword"

# Warning messages
mcrcon -H $RCON_IP -P $RCON_PORT -p $RCON_PASS "Broadcast Server restart in 10 minutes!"
sleep 300  # 5 minutes

mcrcon -H $RCON_IP -P $RCON_PORT -p $RCON_PASS "Broadcast Server restart in 5 minutes!"
sleep 240  # 4 minutes

mcrcon -H $RCON_IP -P $RCON_PORT -p $RCON_PASS "Broadcast Server restart in 1 minute!"
sleep 30  # 30 seconds

mcrcon -H $RCON_IP -P $RCON_PORT -p $RCON_PASS "Broadcast Server restarting NOW!"
mcrcon -H $RCON_IP -P $RCON_PORT -p $RCON_PASS "Save"
sleep 5
mcrcon -H $RCON_IP -P $RCON_PORT -p $RCON_PASS "Shutdown 30 Server Restarting"

Scheduled Saves

#!/bin/bash
# Hourly save script

while true; do
    mcrcon -H your-server-ip -P 25575 -p password "Save"
    mcrcon -H your-server-ip -P 25575 -p password "Broadcast World saved!"
    sleep 3600  # 1 hour
done

Quick Reference

Essential Commands

# Server Control
/Shutdown {seconds} {message}
/Save
/Info

# Player Management
/ShowPlayers
/KickPlayer {SteamID}
/BanPlayer {SteamID}

# Teleportation
/TeleportToMe {SteamID}
/TeleportToPlayer {SteamID}

# Communication
/Broadcast {message}

# World Control
/SetTimeOfDay {0-23}
/SetWeather {type}

Emergency Commands

# Quick save and shutdown
/Save
/Shutdown 10 Emergency maintenance

# Ban problematic player
/ShowPlayers
/BanPlayer {SteamID}

# Force save and backup
/Save
/CreateBackup Emergency

This comprehensive command reference covers the essential and advanced administration tools for Palworld dedicated servers. For mod-specific commands, consult the respective mod documentation.

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​Palworld Admin Commands

​Accessing Admin Commands

​Using RCON

​In-Game Console

​Basic Server Commands

​Server Management

​Player Management

​Player Administration

​Teleportation

​World and Environment Commands

​Time Control

​Weather Control

​Broadcast and Communication

​Advanced Admin Commands

​Item and Resource Management

​Pal Management

​Server Configuration Commands

​Whitelist Management

​Guild Management

​Debugging and Monitoring

​Performance Monitoring

​Logging

​Utility Commands

​Save Management

​Security Commands

​Event and Spawn Commands

​RCON-Specific Commands

​Connection Management

​Batch Operations

​Community Mod Commands

​Command Aliases and Shortcuts

​Best Practices

​Troubleshooting Commands

​Scripting and Automation

​Automated Restart Script

​Scheduled Saves

​Quick Reference

​Essential Commands

​Emergency Commands

Get your own Palworld server

Palworld Admin Commands

Accessing Admin Commands

Using RCON

In-Game Console

Basic Server Commands

Server Management

Player Management

Player Administration

Teleportation

World and Environment Commands

Time Control

Weather Control

Broadcast and Communication

Advanced Admin Commands

Item and Resource Management

Pal Management

Server Configuration Commands

Whitelist Management

Guild Management

Debugging and Monitoring

Performance Monitoring

Logging

Utility Commands

Save Management

Security Commands

Event and Spawn Commands

RCON-Specific Commands

Connection Management

Batch Operations

Community Mod Commands

Command Aliases and Shortcuts

Best Practices

Troubleshooting Commands

Scripting and Automation

Automated Restart Script

Scheduled Saves

Quick Reference

Essential Commands

Emergency Commands