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Joining your Palworld server takes less than a minute once you know your server address. This guide covers connecting on the Steam version via direct IP (the most reliable method) and the community server browser, plus what to do when a connection fails.

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Find Your Server Address

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Open the Game Panel

Log in to the Wasabi Hosting Game Panel and select your Palworld server.
2

Copy the address

Your server’s address is shown at the top of the Console page in the format IP:PORT (for example 203.0.113.10:8211). The default Palworld game port is 8211 (UDP), but your assigned port may differ, so always use the port shown in the panel.
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Launch Palworld

Start Palworld on Steam and wait for the title screen.
2

Open the multiplayer menu

From the main menu, select Join Multiplayer Game.
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Enter your server address

At the bottom of the screen you’ll find a text field for entering an IP address directly. Type your full address, including the port:
4

Connect

Confirm to connect. Pick your character options on first join, and you’ll spawn into the shared world.
Direct IP always works, even if your server isn’t listed in the community browser. It’s the fastest and most reliable way to join.

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Port Reference

Players only ever need the game port. RCON is for admin tools (see admin commands).

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Community Server Browser

The Join Multiplayer Game screen also includes a server browser listing public community servers. If your server is listed there, you (and strangers) can find it by searching for its ServerName. If you’d rather keep your server private, simply set a password (see below) or skip public listing. Players who know the address can always join via direct IP.

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Password-Protected Servers

To restrict who can join, set a server password in PalWorldSettings.ini:
When connecting to a password-protected server, the game prompts you for the password before joining. See the server configuration guide for where this file lives and how to edit it safely.
ServerPassword (what players type to join) is not the same as AdminPassword (what admins use for the AdminPassword command and RCON). Keep them different, and never share the admin password.

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Crossplay and Console Players

Palworld is available on multiple platforms, but dedicated server support differs by platform. Historically, dedicated servers have been aimed at the Steam version, with crossplay support evolving over time through game updates. If you have Xbox or other non-Steam players in your group, check the official Palworld documentation for the current state of crossplay on dedicated servers before inviting them.

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Troubleshooting Connection Issues

Check the panel Console to confirm the server has finished booting. Palworld servers take a minute or two to load the world after a start or restart, and connections fail until loading completes. Also verify you typed the exact IP:PORT from the panel, including the colon and port number.
Palworld clients and servers must run the same version. After Pocketpair releases an update, Steam updates your client automatically, but your server also needs to be updated, so restart it from the Game Panel so it picks up the latest server build, then try again.
The community list can take time to refresh, and not all servers are listed. Use direct IP instead, since it bypasses the browser entirely and works for any reachable server.
Passwords are case-sensitive. Double-check the ServerPassword value in PalWorldSettings.ini, restart the server after changing it, and make sure players aren’t accidentally entering the admin password.
If you’ve configured custom rules in the Firewall Manager, make sure the game port (default 8211, UDP) is allowed. See the Firewall Manager docs for how rules work.
The default player cap is ServerPlayerMaxNum=32. If it’s set lower, raise it in PalWorldSettings.ini and restart. See the server configuration guide.
Still stuck? Open a support ticket or ask in our Discord. We’re around 24/7.

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