> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.wasabihosting.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Palworld Server Hosting — Getting Started

> Learn the basics of Palworld server hosting with Wasabi Hosting — dedicated servers for up to 32 players with custom rates, PvP, difficulty, and full config control.

Palworld is the creature-collecting survival hit where you catch, breed, and put Pals to work while building bases, crafting weapons, and exploring an open world. On a dedicated server, up to **32 players** share one persistent world that keeps running even when everyone logs off — no host required, no session limits, no "the host went to bed" problem.

Running your own server also means running the game *your* way. Every rate and rule is yours to change: XP and capture rates, day/night speed, death penalties, PvP on or off, base limits, and much more. This section covers everything from joining your server for the first time to fine-tuning performance.

Your Palworld server at Wasabi Hosting is managed through the [Wasabi Hosting Game Panel](https://panel.wasabihosting.com), which includes a live Console, File Manager, Backups, Schedules, and Startup parameter editing.

## Why Run a Dedicated Server?

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  <Card title="Always online" icon="clock">
    The world persists 24/7. Friends can play, build, and breed Pals whenever they want — nobody has to host from their own PC.
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  <Card title="Up to 32 players" icon="users">
    Co-op sessions cap out at 4 players. A dedicated server raises that to 32, perfect for communities and larger friend groups.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Custom rates and rules" icon="sliders">
    Boost XP, tweak capture rates, slow the nights, soften the death penalty, or crank the difficulty — every setting is configurable.
  </Card>

  <Card title="PvP or PvE — your call" icon="swords">
    Enable player-vs-player damage and friendly fire for a competitive server, or keep things cooperative. You decide.
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## What You Control

All of the important gameplay settings live in `PalWorldSettings.ini`, which you can edit directly in the panel's File Manager:

* **World rates** — XP, Pal capture, Pal spawn, resource collection, and item drop multipliers
* **Difficulty** — damage dealt/taken for players and Pals, hunger and stamina drain, death penalty (`None`, `Item`, `ItemAndEquipment`, or `All`)
* **PvP settings** — player-to-player damage, friendly fire, and enemy raids
* **Server identity** — name, description, password, max players, and admin password
* **Guild and base limits** — guild size, base count, and workers per base

See the [server configuration guide](/games/palworld/server-configuration) for a full walkthrough of every setting, including ready-made presets for casual, balanced, hardcore, and PvP servers.

## Quick Facts

|                             |                                            |
| --------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| **Max players (dedicated)** | 32                                         |
| **Default game port**       | `8211` (UDP)                               |
| **Main config file**        | `PalWorldSettings.ini`                     |
| **Admin access**            | `AdminPassword` + in-game command, or RCON |
| **Platform**                | Steam dedicated server                     |

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  Your assigned IP and port are shown at the top of the **Console** page in the Game Panel — see [joining your server](/games/palworld/join-server).
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## Palworld Server Guides

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  <Card title="Join Your Server" icon="plug" href="/games/palworld/join-server">
    Connect via direct IP or the community server browser, plus fixes for common connection issues.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Server Configuration" icon="gears" href="/games/palworld/server-configuration">
    PalWorldSettings.ini explained — rates, difficulty, PvP, guilds, and RCON.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Server Optimization" icon="bolt" href="/games/palworld/server-optimization">
    Keep your server smooth as bases grow and player counts climb.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Admin Commands" icon="terminal" href="/games/palworld/admin-commands">
    Become an admin and learn the essential in-game and RCON commands.
  </Card>
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<Tip>
  Palworld save files are precious — hundreds of hours of breeding and base-building live in them. Set up automatic [backups](/server/backups) from day one.
</Tip>

## Why Host Palworld with Wasabi?

Palworld's world simulation is demanding: every Pal working at every base is simulated server-side, so CPU speed matters more than almost anything else.

* **AMD Ryzen 7950X3D / 9950X CPUs** — high single-core performance keeps the world simulation smooth even with dozens of active bases
* **DDR5 RAM and NVMe SSDs** — Palworld servers are memory-hungry, and fast storage means quick saves and restarts
* **DDoS protection included** — GCore-backed protection with 200+ Tbps capacity at no extra cost, on our own network (AS215370)
* **Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and Ashburn (US East)** locations for low ping in Europe and North America
* **Instant setup** — your server deploys about 2 minutes after payment, and upgrades keep all your files

<Card title="Order Your Palworld Server" icon="rocket" href="https://wasabihosting.com/game-servers/palworld">
  Palworld server hosting from **€9.00/month** — Ryzen performance, NVMe storage, DDoS protection, and 24/7 support. Deployed in about 2 minutes.
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New to the panel? Start with the [getting started guide](/getting-started), or reach out on [Discord](https://discord.wasabihosting.com) if you have questions.